About the Role

Stevenage South PCN are looking for an experienced and motivated health professional to support our upcoming COVID vaccination programme, primarily delivering vaccinations to care home residents and housebound patients across Stevenage.

This is a short-term role, temporary until 8th May 2026 with potential for extension and further adhoc work and will focus primarily on COVID vaccinations, with the potential to support additional vaccination programmes such as RSV, Shingles and Pneumococcal where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced vaccinator to make a direct impact in protecting vulnerable patients within the community as part of a supportive Primary Care Network team.

As a community vaccinator you will play a key role in delivering safe and effective vaccination clinics across care homes and housebound patient settings. Working as part of the PCN vaccination team, you will support the delivery of the seasonal COVID programme and ensure vaccinations are delivered in line with national guidance, PGDs and local protocols.

Duties will include;

Work as a registered healthcare professional to a PGD and relevant guidance.
Deliver COVID vaccinations to care home residents and housebound patients.
Support delivery of other vaccination programmes where required (e.g. RSV, Shingles, Pneumococcal).
Undertake pre-vaccination clinical assessments to ensure patient suitability.
Provide clear information and reassurance to patients and carers about vaccinations.
Monitor patients for any immediate adverse reactions following vaccination.
Ensure accurate and timely clinical coding and documentation using SystmOne
Work collaboratively with the wider PCN vaccination team and care home staff.
Follow infection control, cold chain and vaccine handling protocols.
Escalate any concerns or clinical queries appropriately.

About the Candidate

All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience:

Registered Healthcare Professional (for example NMC registered).
Previous vaccination experience, ideally including COVID vaccination programmes.
Experience working within primary care, community settings, or vaccination hubs.
Ability to work independently while also supporting a wider clinical team.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Flexibility to work across care homes and community settings.
Availability for weekend clinics (Saturday and Sunday) would be highly beneficial.

About Us

Stevenage Healthcare/Stevenage South PCN is made up of local practices who are commissioned to work together to provide a range of healthcare services to a population of 60,000 patients across Stevenage. The core network practices include Bedwell Medical Centre, King George and Manor House Surgery, Knebworth & Marymead Medical Practice and Shephall Health Centre, however other practices may join the PCN in the future. The PCN is governed by a PCN board, with representatives from each practice, who provide oversight of the service and approval for strategy and future PCN plans and objectives. SSPCN have a fantastic work ethic and strongly believe in supportive teamwork.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to support an important community vaccination programme.
Work as part of a friendly and experienced Primary Care Network team.
Flexible working during the programme period.
Make a meaningful difference protecting vulnerable patients in the community.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and have the skills and qualifications to thrive in this role, we would love to hear from you!

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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