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Vaccination Nurse
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
230-48264464-CS-A
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Town
nuneaton
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Vaccination Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Vaccination Nurse

37.5 hours per week (Part time hours available) 

Permanent

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026

Interview Date: Monday 16th November 2026 

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. 

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more

#JoinTeamEliot

  • An exciting opportunity has risen at the George Eliot Hospital trust vaccination Centre, for a registered Nurse, preferably with up-to-date immunisation experience. To work as part of a dynamic team to provide a safe and efficient service for the delivery of vaccinations across the trust.
  • The post holder will support the vaccine lead with improving the uptake rate and safe delivery of the vaccination Programme within the hospital setting, contributing towards the public health agenda by improving health outcomes for staff and patients.
  • We welcome applications from Health professionals who are passionate about public health.
  • The vaccine centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 to 18:00 and Tuesday and Thursdays 7:30 to 15:30.

Main duties of the job

  • Applicants should be well organised with excellent communication Skills and good IT skills.
  • To deliver vaccines across the Trust site to maternity, occupational Health and seasonal Vaccine clinics (to include covid and flu).
  • Follow Patient Group Directions (PGD) Patient Specific Directions, (PSD) and standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Effectively use IT support systems to enhance direct and indirect care delivery and to scope and implement paperless service.
  • Ensure they are up to date with any changes to practice and procedures (PGD, Green Book and National guidance).
  • Work with Pharmacy to ensure adequate vaccine stock is available, and vaccine cold chain policy is adhered to, to ensure safe storage, administration and disposal of the vaccines.
  • Ensure clinic rooms and equipment within own area are prepared and sufficient stock of clinic supplies are available.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’  takes centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.  Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:  On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus  bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication Skills and Working Relationships

  • Work with vaccination lead to plan, communicate, promote and conduct clinical assessments and vaccination delivery in various GEH vaccination clinic settings.
  • Maintain a good standard of communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues.
  • Recognise and manage barriers to communication to enable the post holder to effectively help and support staff and patients.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex information effectively with ward / department staff when delivering vaccination sessions.
  •  Support the vaccination team by providing and sharing feedback, sharing decision making, planning work and assisting with audits.
  • Report any adverse reactions or concerns to senior team members.
  • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation to ensure timely and effective.
  • Have good communication skills and use empathy and reassurance where there are significant barriers to understanding.
  • Demonstrate Trust values and challenge any non-compliance if witnessed.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 6 Months post registration experience
  • Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well as a team member
  • Demonstrates initiative and potential ability to work without direct supervision, problem solve and prioritise own work. Demonstrates potential to develop planning and organisational skills
  • Able to make judgements based on evidence-based practice and translate this for use in the work environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of delivering vaccinations (eg Practice nurse, Travel vaccine nurse, OH nurse, School based vaccine team)
  • Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent upon work priorities
  • To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for clients’/service users
  • Ability to practice independently, ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse level 1
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months ( Immunisation modules, travel vaccine qualification)
  • Hold/be working towards an ‘NMC approved’ mentoring qualification or have a planned start date for this

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Safe use and disposal of sharps
  • Transport of Vaccine equipment when roaming around hospital during seasonal vaccination programmes
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to competently handle, prepare and administer vaccinations efficiently
  • Good IT skills and understanding of different Vaccine systems ( RAVS, Badger, Cority)

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder
Desirable criteria
  • Interest in public Health

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveAge-Friendly Employer PledgeCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthPride In VeteransCycle to Work

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
jane matthews
Job title
Vaccination Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476153200
Additional information

Vaccination Centre open Mon to Fri 8 - 3pm

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