Job summary
The post holder will be a Registered Nurse and will work within the health Protection and Immunisation team within Hywel Dda University Health Board. You will support the Immunisation Co-ordinator and the Lead nurse Health Protection and Immunisation in the development of a high-quality immunisation service across all three localities through the implementation of a Local Delivery Plan to achieve the Welsh Government's Key performance indicators for immunisations and vaccinations.
The post holder will work collaboratively and in partnership with other disciplines and agencies to improve the uptake of routine and selective immunisation programmes. This work will be directed by the Director of Public Health who has the lead for Immunisation and Vaccination and will work closely with Public Health and Welsh Government.Provide training to staff and support in relation to immunisation programmes. Act in accordance to legal and statutory guidance and comply with all Health Board policies/procedures, including safeguarding. Process and transmit immunisation data using paper and computerised systems. Participate in the University Health Board's performance review/staff appraisal scheme. Undertake statutory and mandatory training.
Main duties of the job
Support the Immunisation Co-ordinator to deliver the Immunisation and Vaccination Agenda across the Health Board. Manage workload as an autonomous practitioner. Be responsible for planning and organising own day to day workload, ensuring all tasks are carried out within appropriate timescales, prioritising tasks being undertaken as priorities change, including any outbreak situation. Liaise with General Practitioners, managers, clinicians and administrative staff, communicating confidential patient information, immunisation reports and uptake data.
Co-ordinate and deliver training to Health Board immunisers, provide clinical advice and undertake audits as identified by the Immunisation Co-ordinator. The post holder will have a broad understanding of the schedule of both adult and childhood immunisation programmes.
Provide specialist advice relating to immunisation and vaccination programmes to other health professionals, colleagues and the general public. Represent the Immunisation Co-ordinator at Health Board immunisation meetings or Public Health Wales meetings as necessary.Be a source of expertise for professionals, the public and other stakeholders on all matters relating to immunisation and vaccinations, including participating in the developing of standards and commenting on proposals for changing protocols and policy.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
- community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities service
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 17/11/2025
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 17/11/2025
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Qualified Nurse
- Professional knowledge acquired through Degree, supplemented by Post Graduate Qualification/Diploma or possess skills, knowledge, training and experience to its equivalency.
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a professional capacity with immunisation and vaccination.
- Experience in delivering training and teaching sessions.
- Experience of supervising staff.
Desirable
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of undertaking audits
- Experience of implementation of new ideas or practices.
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Registered Qualified Nurse
- Professional knowledge acquired through Degree, supplemented by Post Graduate Qualification/Diploma or possess skills, knowledge, training and experience to its equivalency.
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Management qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a professional capacity with immunisation and vaccination.
- Experience in delivering training and teaching sessions.
- Experience of supervising staff.
Desirable
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of undertaking audits
- Experience of implementation of new ideas or practices.
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
