University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Maternity Vaccination Nurse/Midwfe

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse or midwife to join the maternity vaccination team her at UHL who will assist in providing a vaccination service to women and their newborns

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a vaccination service for pregnant women and their newborns

  • To provide health education around immunisations in pregnancy and beyond.

  • Use health-related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

  • Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patients/users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

  • Carry out designated clerical duties as delegated by the Midwife - Ward Manager, Registered Midwife / other Health care Professional.

  • Take responsibility for the management of stock levels, ordering of and efficient use of stock, sundries and resources within own work activities.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Details

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

358-6315753-Wom

Job locations

Leicester general hospital/ Leicester Royal infirmary

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in providing care within the departments budget by maintaining and handling equipment correctly, using supplies appropriately etc.

Be aware of systems of ordering stock and non-stock supplies and resources.

Be aware of the individual midwifes/nurses responsibility for effective use of the Trusts resources and good time management.

To provide support both educationally and clinically to more junior colleagues and students

To liaise with all members of the multi- professional team, so assisting with co-ordinating all aspects of the mothers care.

Make appropriate referrals to medical staff.

To work as a part of a team providing a flexible approach to both patients and colleagues.

To support the co-ordination of clinical activity.

To follow relevant CMG, Trust, Regional and National policies and guidelines and ensure keep updated with such

To support the updating of CMG guidance as requested

To maintain a professional manner at all times and abide by legal requirements and statutory rules, relating to practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and midwives rules if applicable.

To communicate clearly with women and their families.

Provide non-judgmental and non-directive support and information.

Maintain accurate contemporaneous records.

Ensure effective communication within appropriate levels of the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure effective use of communication systems within the CMG.

Be part of a non-judgemental and supportive environment for colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in providing care within the departments budget by maintaining and handling equipment correctly, using supplies appropriately etc.

Be aware of systems of ordering stock and non-stock supplies and resources.

Be aware of the individual midwifes/nurses responsibility for effective use of the Trusts resources and good time management.

To provide support both educationally and clinically to more junior colleagues and students

To liaise with all members of the multi- professional team, so assisting with co-ordinating all aspects of the mothers care.

Make appropriate referrals to medical staff.

To work as a part of a team providing a flexible approach to both patients and colleagues.

To support the co-ordination of clinical activity.

To follow relevant CMG, Trust, Regional and National policies and guidelines and ensure keep updated with such

To support the updating of CMG guidance as requested

To maintain a professional manner at all times and abide by legal requirements and statutory rules, relating to practice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and midwives rules if applicable.

To communicate clearly with women and their families.

Provide non-judgmental and non-directive support and information.

Maintain accurate contemporaneous records.

Ensure effective communication within appropriate levels of the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure effective use of communication systems within the CMG.

Be part of a non-judgemental and supportive environment for colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • registered nurse or midwife

Desirable

  • vaccination experience

skils

Essential

  • ability to use computer

Desirable

  • Vaccination experience

development

Essential

  • evidence of ongoing development

Desirable

  • willingness to develop skill set
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • registered nurse or midwife

Desirable

  • vaccination experience

skils

Essential

  • ability to use computer

Desirable

  • Vaccination experience

development

Essential

  • evidence of ongoing development

Desirable

  • willingness to develop skill set

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester general hospital/ Leicester Royal infirmary

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester general hospital/ Leicester Royal infirmary

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Antenatal Services Ward Manager

Rebecca Stringer

rebecca.stringer@uhl-tr.nhs.uk

07977371378

Details

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

358-6315753-Wom

Job locations

Leicester general hospital/ Leicester Royal infirmary

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW


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