The newly integrated Community Vaccination Service is looking for a team player and experienced Nurse to deliver the school age vaccination programme alongside the Covid vaccination delivery to housebound patients and care homes.

Vaccinations are the safest and most effective way of protecting individuals and communities from vaccine preventable diseases. Working for theCommunity Vaccination Service allows for you to work as part of a team supporting and promoting the importance of vaccines who arepassionate to protect this age group and offering support to the Integrated Vaccination Service across the Trust.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Immunisation Nurse to support the management of the Community Vaccination Service (CVS).

The CVS team is part of the Integrated Vaccination Service and provides all school age children in Dorset their immunisations as per theUK Health Security Agency schedule, alongside this the service also provides Covid vaccines to the housebound and care home residents of Dorset. You will be supporting the management of a teamof nurses and administrators on a day-to-day basis, ensuring all clinics and sessions are staffed appropriately and safely. The role will be based pan Dorset, with a base of Linden Unit in Weymouth.

Main duties of the job

Part-time post of 22.5 hours per week, term time only. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Administering vaccines in schools, at community clinics, in care homes and in patient homes.

Collecting vaccines and equipment from vaccine bases.

Triage of consent forms.

Providing expert knowledge to service users.

Community engagement.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcareservices. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integratedcommunity and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our servicessay they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking towork with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lotsof ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome,everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towardsour vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Supervised experience gained during clinical placements

Desirable

• At least 2 years post qualifying experience

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

Essential

• Ability to use IT systems

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority

Desirable

• Learning and assessing in practice qualification

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Linden Unit

Radipole Lane

Weymouth

DT4 0QE

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