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
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)