Primary Care Careers

Registered Healthcare Professional (vaccination support)

The closing date is 03 April 2026

Job summary

Stevenage South PCN are looking for an experienced and motivated health professional to support our upcoming COVID vaccination programme, primarily delivering vaccinations to care home residents and housebound patients across Stevenage.

This is a short-term role, temporary until 8th May 2026 with potential for extension and further adhoc work and will focus primarily on COVID vaccinations, with the potential to support additional vaccination programmes such as RSV, Shingles and Pneumococcal where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced vaccinator to make a direct impact in protecting vulnerable patients within the community as part of a supportive Primary Care Network team.

As a community vaccinator you will play a key role in delivering safe and effective vaccination clinics across care homes and housebound patient settings. Working as part of the PCN vaccination team, you will support the delivery of the seasonal COVID programme and ensure vaccinations are delivered in line with national guidance, PGDs and local protocols.

Main duties of the job

  • Work as a registered healthcare professional to a PGD and relevant guidance.
  • Deliver COVID vaccinations to care home residents and housebound patients.
  • Support delivery of other vaccination programmes where required (e.g. RSV, Shingles, Pneumococcal).
  • Undertake pre-vaccination clinical assessments to ensure patient suitability.
  • Provide clear information and reassurance to patients and carers about vaccinations.
  • Monitor patients for any immediate adverse reactions following vaccination.
  • Ensure accurate and timely clinical coding and documentation using SystmOne
  • Work collaboratively with the wider PCN vaccination team and care home staff.
  • Follow infection control, cold chain and vaccine handling protocols.

About us

Stevenage Healthcare/Stevenage South PCN is made up of local practices who are commissioned to work together to provide a range of healthcare services to a population of 60,000 patients across Stevenage. The core network practices include Bedwell Medical Centre, King George and Manor House Surgery, Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice and Shephall Health Centre, however other practices may join the PCN in the future. The PCN is governed by a PCN board, with representatives from each practice, who provide oversight of the service and approval for strategy and future PCN plans and objectives.SSPCN have a fantastic work ethic and strongly believe in supportive teamwork.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to support an importantcommunity vaccination programme.
  • Work as part of afriendly and experienced Primary Care Network team.
  • Flexible working during the programme period.
  • Make a meaningful difference protectingvulnerable patients in the community.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and have the skills and qualifications to thrive in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20 to £25 an hour - DOE & qualifications

Contract

Locum

Duration

2 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29445

Job locations

Shephall Health Centre

Ridlins End

Stevenage

Herts

SG2 9QZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Healthcare Professional (for example NMC registered).

Experience

Essential

  • Previous vaccination experience, ideally including COVID vaccination programmes.
  • Experience working within primary care, community settings, or vaccination hubs.
  • Ability to work independently while also supporting a wider clinical team.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Flexibility to work across care homes and community settings.
  • Availability for weekend clinics (Saturday and Sunday) would be highly beneficial.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Healthcare Professional (for example NMC registered).

Experience

Essential

  • Previous vaccination experience, ideally including COVID vaccination programmes.
  • Experience working within primary care, community settings, or vaccination hubs.
  • Ability to work independently while also supporting a wider clinical team.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Flexibility to work across care homes and community settings.
  • Availability for weekend clinics (Saturday and Sunday) would be highly beneficial.

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.

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.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Shephall Health Centre

Ridlins End

Stevenage

Herts

SG2 9QZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Shephall Health Centre

Ridlins End

Stevenage

Herts

SG2 9QZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Stevenage South PCN

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20 to £25 an hour - DOE & qualifications

Contract

Locum

Duration

2 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29445

Job locations

Shephall Health Centre

Ridlins End

Stevenage

Herts

SG2 9QZ


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