Job summary
- Main area
- English
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Bank: 0 days (Ad hoc When Required)
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 070-BINOH-0726
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pan Powys
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £32,557 - £39,631 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/08/2026
Employer heading
BANK Immunisation Nurse Occupational Health
NHS AfC: Band 5
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
SPONSORSHIP/VISA
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria as this is a Bank position only
We are looking to recruit an Immunisation nurse to join our friendly, highly skilled Occupational Health team.
Occupational health is an attractive speciality that attracts clinicians who work set daytime hours (no nights or on calls), the offer of some flexibility and hybrid working around clinic commitments and in addition to the opportunity to make a real difference to staff health and wellbeing and safety.
In this role you will deliver a range of clinical activities including fitness for work assessments, vaccinations, venepuncture, contact tracing and support following staff needlestick or body fluid exposure. You will provide timely, compassionate advice to staff and managers, using sound clinical reasoning and the ability to prioritise effectively.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinic based role, with your main focus on:
New starter (Pre-placement) health assessments
Occupational health vaccinations and associated blood tests, including interpretation of results and determining the appropriate follow-up
Supporting clinical advice to employees via the OH administration email service.
Support, advice and management of exposure to infectious diseases / exposure to blood and body fluids.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Experience in Nurse led Practice
- Understanding of the Occupational Health role of the Immunisation Nurse
- IT literate - Microsoft Outlook, email and internet use
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and Assessing
- Working knowledge of current Health & Safety Regulations
- National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Multi-disciplinary/agency working
- Previous experience of providing immunisation in services/involvement in immunisation programmes
- Health Promotion experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delivering immunisation programmes
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary multi-agency team
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of clinical audit
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Immunisation skills
- Excellent and accurate record keeping
- IT skills
- Venepuncture skills
- Ability to communicate well on sensitive subjects, in a nonjudgemental way
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
Desirable criteria
- National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanna Samuel
- Job title
- OH & Wellbeing Service Improvement Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 712600
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