COVID-19 Vaccinations

In early December 2020, the NHS in England began the biggest and most highly anticipated immunisation campaign in history at 50 hospital hubs, with more starting vaccinations over the coming weeks and months as the programme ramps up.

Vaccinations for our colleagues

As a Trust, we will be responsible for vaccinating colleagues across our hospitals and community services. We will also be vaccinating Clinically Extremely Vulnerable Patients and Patients over 80.

Appointments are currently available to book for all colleague groups using the dedicated booking system on the staff intranet.

Colleagues attending their appointment are advised to please wear a surgical face mask (not a face covering) and attend their appointment at the time allocated. We understand that clinical pressures may take priority - but if you receive an appointment and for any reason are unable to attend please notify Occupational Health on 01524 512290.

Please note that if you choose to have the vaccination, you will still need to continue to follow the guidance in your workplace, including wearing the correct PPE and taking part in any screening programmes, such as if there is an outbreak in your area. 

If you have tested COVID positive in the last four weeks you won't be eligible for the vaccination and must wait until you have been four weeks clear.

Vaccinations for patients and members of the public

Patients who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination will be invited directly to book an appointment. It is really important that you make arrangements to have the vaccine once invited so that together we can return to some state of normal.

If you have not received a letter, phone call or text message to book a vaccination, please do not worry, we will notify everyone in priority order when the vaccination becomes available. We would be grateful if you do not telephone our hospitals, your GP practice or other NHS hospital to request a vaccination; please wait to be invited.