Immunisation Nurse

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate and dedicated Immunisation Nurse to join the Community Vaccination Service. This part-time role involves delivering essential vaccinations to children and housebound patients across Dorset. Join a collaborative team aiming to protect public health through effective vaccination programs.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Cost covered for Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering vaccination programs.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines in schools, clinics, and care homes.
• Support the management of the Community Vaccination Service.
• Ensure clinics are staffed safely and appropriately.

Skills

Teamwork

Community Engagement

Expert Knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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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 the Community Vaccination Service allows for you to work as part of a team supporting and promoting the importance of vaccines who are

passionate 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 the

UK 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 team

of 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.

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.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare

services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated

community 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 services

say 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 to

work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots

of 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 towards

our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Westmacott Job title: Clinical Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07748956319

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