Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Immunisations Midwife
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About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our established team of midwives and play a key role in delivering a comprehensive maternity immunisation service. The post holder will support the provision of routine and targeted vaccinations, including RSV, Influenza, Pertussis, COVID-19 and neonatal BCG, helping to protect pregnant women, babies and their families. As part of the Public Health Agenda, the successful candidate will work proactively to maximise vaccine uptake across the maternity pathway, providing evidence-based information and support to service users.
Working collaboratively with Antenatal Clinic and Community Midwifery teams, they will contribute to the delivery of a responsive, high-quality service that meets the needs of our local population. The role also includes participation in clinical effectiveness activities, including audit, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives, to ensure the ongoing development of safe and effective care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a high-quality maternity immunisation service, including RSV, Influenza, Pertussis, COVID-19 and neonatal BCG vaccinations.
- Provide evidence-based information and advice to women and families to support informed choice and maximise vaccine uptake.
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care in line with national guidance, professional standards and local policies.
- Work collaboratively with Antenatal Clinic, Community Midwifery and multidisciplinary teams to ensure accessible and coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and vaccination documentation.
- Support the safe management, storage and monitoring of vaccines in accordance with cold-chain requirements.
- Identify and engage eligible women to improve access to and uptake of maternity immunisations.
- Act as a resource for colleagues, providing advice and support on vaccination-related matters.
- Participate in audits, service evaluations and quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the collection and reporting of immunisation activity and performance data.
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence through continuing development and training.
- Adhere to safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, and organisational policies at all times.
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About Us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high‑quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.
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We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:
- People at the Heart
- Listen and Involve
- Kind and Respectful
- ONE Team
We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high‑quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.
At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Savannah Dallas
- Job title: Community Matron
- Email address: savannah.dallas-cross@wwl.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0300 707 8759
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