Job summary The post holder will be a Registered Nurse and will work within the health Protection and Immunisation team within Hywel Dda University Health Board. You will support the Immunisation Co-ordinator and the Lead nurse Health Protection and Immunisation in the development of a high-quality immunisation service across all three localities through the implementation of a Local Delivery Plan to achieve the Welsh Government's Key performance indicators for immunisations and vaccinations. The post holder will work collaboratively and in partnership with other disciplines and agencies to improve the uptake of routine and selective immunisation programmes. This work will be directed by the Director of Public Health who has the lead for Immunisation and Vaccination and will work closely with Public Health and Welsh Government.The post holder will support and supervise the health protection and immunisation team. Co-ordinate and deliver training to Health Board immunisers, provide clinical advice and undertake audits as identified by the Immunisation Co-ordinator. The post holder will have a broad understanding of the schedule of both adult and childhoodimmunisation programmes. Full and part time hours are available. Interviews to be held on 12/5/25 Main duties of the job Support the Immunisation Co-ordinator to deliver the Immunisation and Vaccination Agenda across the Health Board. Manage workload as an autonomous practitioner. Be responsible for planning and organising own day to day workload, ensuring all tasks are carried out within appropriate timescales, prioritising tasks being undertaken as priorities change, including any outbreak situation. Liaise with General Practitioners, managers, clinicians and administrative staff, communicating confidential patient information, immunisation reports and uptake data. Provide specialist advice relating to immunisation and vaccination programmes to other health professionals, colleagues and the general public. Represent the Immunisation Co-ordinator at Health Board immunisation meetings or Public Health Wales meetings as necessary.Be a source of expertise for professionals, the public and other stakeholders on all matters relating to immunisation and vaccinations, including participating in the developing of standards and commenting on proposals for changing protocols and policy. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 100-NMR125-0425 Job locations Health Board Wide TBC SA31 3BB Job description Job responsibilities Provide training to staff and support in relation to immunisation programmes. Act in accordance to legal and statutory guidance and comply with all Health Board policies/procedures, including safeguarding. Process and transmit immunisation data using paper and computerised systems. Participate in the University Health Boards performance review/staff appraisal scheme. Undertake statutory and mandatory training. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job responsibilities Provide training to staff and support in relation to immunisation programmes. Act in accordance to legal and statutory guidance and comply with all Health Board policies/procedures, including safeguarding. Process and transmit immunisation data using paper and computerised systems. Participate in the University Health Boards performance review/staff appraisal scheme. Undertake statutory and mandatory training. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential NMC Registered Qualified Nurse Professional knowledge acquired through Degree, supplemented by Post Graduate Qualification/Diploma or possess skills, knowledge, training and experience to its equivalency. Desirable Teaching and assessing qualification. Management qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working in a professional capacity with immunisation and vaccination. Experience in delivering training and teaching sessions. Experience of supervising staff. Desirable Experience of staff management Experience of undertaking audits Experience of implementation of new ideas or practices. Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential NMC Registered Qualified Nurse Professional knowledge acquired through Degree, supplemented by Post Graduate Qualification/Diploma or possess skills, knowledge, training and experience to its equivalency. Desirable Teaching and assessing qualification. Management qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working in a professional capacity with immunisation and vaccination. Experience in delivering training and teaching sessions. Experience of supervising staff. Desirable Experience of staff management Experience of undertaking audits Experience of implementation of new ideas or practices. Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Health Board Wide TBC SA31 3BB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)