Clinical Vaccinator
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Redditch, B97 5JX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0158-25-0075 |
Summary
Please see full job description for further details. Key Areas of Responsibility Clinical Delivery o Independently assess patients for suitability for vaccination, including identification of contraindications, allergies, and risk factors. o Administer a full range of vaccinations - routine, seasonal, outbreak response - in line with PGDs, National Protocols, and service SOPs. o Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and training to Band 35 staff and students, ensuring safe practice and skill development. o Act as a clinical lead during community immunisation sessions, ensuring safe set-up, oversight, and governance. o Manage clinical emergencies - e.g. anaphylaxis, including administration of emergency medicines and escalation to urgent/emergency care services. Clinical Governance & Quality o Ensure robust consent processes, adapting communication for patients with additional needs. o Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records on EMIS/RAVS at the point of care. o Undertake fridge temperature monitoring, cold chain compliance, and ensure safe handling/storage of vaccines. o Participate in incident reporting, audit, and quality improvement projects to maintain CQC compliance and high standards of care. o Ensure infection prevention and control standards are upheld, including correct PPE use, clinical waste disposal, and surface decontamination. Service Development & Leadership o Support the Team Leader in planning and coordinating vaccination sessions, including staffing, stock management, and logistics. o Contribute to the development of local vaccination pathways, protocols, and training materials. o Act as a role model for compassionate, patient-centred care, promoting health improvement and making every contact count. o Provide clinical leadership during outbreak responses, supporting rapid mobilisation of the vaccination service. o Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, GP practices, public health, and community partners to ensure integrated service delivery. Communication & Relationships Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and professionals regarding complex health matters, including vaccine benefits, risks, and potential side effects. Provide advice and support to less experienced staff, ensuring a culture of safety, learning, and accountability. Represent the Your Health team at multi-agency meetings where required. Behaviour / Ways of Working Work autonomously while maintaining accountability within scope of professional practice (NMC/HCPC registration required). Manage and prioritise workload, balancing clinical delivery with leadership responsibilities. Demonstrate advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills, particularly in urgent situations. Uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality, and equality and diversity policies. Research, Audit & Development Lead or contribute to audits of vaccination uptake, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. Participate in service evaluation and implementation of new evidence-based practices. Support data collection for research or service development projects where appropriate.