Vaccination Practitioner | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The Vaccination Practitioner will provide specialist clinical expertise to support the safe and effective delivery of inpatient seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programmes across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust sites. The post holder will independently assess patient eligibility, obtain informed consent, manage clinical risk, administer vaccinations in accordance with authorised Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and national immunisation guidance, and ensure accurate documentation and reporting. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will support the delivery of a high-quality vaccination service that improves vaccine uptake, reduces preventable illness and contributes to positive patient outcomes. The role may contribute towards wider infection prevention initiatives where appropriate

Closing Date

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

The Vaccination Practitioner will support the delivery of the inpatient seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programme across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust sites. The post holder will assess patient eligibility, identify contraindications, clinical risks, obtain informed consent and administer vaccinations in accordance with authorised Patient Group Directions (PGDs), commissioned service requirements and national immunisation guidance.

The post holder will work collaboratively with ward teams, medical staff, pharmacy, infection prevention and control teams and other multidisciplinary colleagues to identify eligible patients and maximise opportunities for vaccination. They will provide evidence-based information and advice to patients and carers to support informed decision making and improve vaccine uptake.

The role includes responsibility for vaccine preparation, cold chain management, accurate clinical documentation and reporting using approved electronic systems, including NHS Record a Vaccination Service (RAVS). The post holder will ensure compliance with national guidance, PGD requirements, Trust policies and governance processes.

The successful candidate will contribute to audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and assurance activities and may support wider Trust vaccination, immunisation and infection prevention initiatives, including peer vaccination programmes, where appropriately trained and service requirements permit.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

The Vaccination Practitioner will provide specialist clinical expertise to support the safe and effective delivery of inpatient seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programmes across University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust sites. The post holder will work autonomously within their sphere of competence and in accordance with authorised Patient Group Directions (PGDs), national immunisation guidance, commissioned service requirements and Trust policies to ensure the safe assessment, vaccination and monitoring of eligible patients.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing patient eligibility, identifying contraindications and clinical risks, obtaining valid informed consent and administering vaccinations safely and effectively. They will utilise professional judgement and specialist clinical knowledge to support delivery of a high-quality vaccination service aimed at improving vaccine uptake, reducing vaccine-preventable illness and improving patient outcomes.

Working collaboratively with ward teams, medical staff, pharmacy, infection prevention and control teams, discharge teams and other multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will support the identification of eligible patients and maximise opportunities for vaccination throughout the inpatient pathway.

The post holder will ensure accurate and contemporaneous documentation within patient records and national reporting systems, maintain compliance with governance requirements and contribute to service evaluation, audit, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

The role may also support wider Trust vaccination, immunisation and infection prevention initiatives, including peer vaccination programmes, where appropriately trained and where service requirements permit, whilst maintaining delivery of the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination programme as the primary focus of the role.

Main Responsibilities

• eliver seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible inpatients in accordance with authorised PGDs, national immunisation guidance, commissioned service requirements and Trust policies.
• Assess patient eligibility, identify contraindications, cautions and clinical risk factors and ensure patients meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria for vaccination.
• Obtain and document valid informed consent, or support best-interest decision making where appropriate, in accordance with legislation and Trust policies.
• Safely prepare and administer vaccines, maintain cold chain requirements and manage adverse events, including recognition and initial management of anaphylaxis.
• Provide patients, families and carers with evidence-based information regarding vaccination, including benefits, risks, expected side effects and follow-up care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to identify eligible patients and maximise opportunities to improve vaccination uptake.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within patient records, NHS Record a Vaccination Service (RAVS) and other approved reporting systems.
• Ensure vaccination practice complies with current national guidance, authorised PGDs, commissioned service requirements and Trust governance arrangements.
• Identify, report and escalate incidents, adverse events, cold chain breaches and governance concerns in accordance with Trust procedures and NHS England reporting requirements.
• Maintain professional competence through completion of mandatory training, competency assessment, clinical supervision and continuing professional development activities.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and assurance activities to support the delivery of a safe, effective and compliant vaccination service.
• Provide specialist vaccination advice within own sphere of competence and act as a professional role model promoting safe and effective vaccination practice.
• Support wider Trust vaccination, immunisation and infection prevention initiatives, including peer vaccination programmes, where appropriately trained and service requirements permit.

For further details please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Sunday 26 Jul 2026