Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
The newly integrated Community Vaccination Service is looking for a team player and experienced Nurse to deliver the school age vaccinationprogramme 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 ofDorset.
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 basedpan Dorset, with a base of Kings Park Hospital, Bournemouth.
Main duties of the job
Full time post of 37.5 hours per week. 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. Applicantswho 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 forthis 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 workplacefor 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 responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing yourapplication please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skillsapply 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 supportpeople getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old withapplication writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please docontact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge - Skill - Trainning
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
* Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Experience
* Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
Information Technology
* Ability to use IT systems
Business Travel
* Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Personal Qualities - Attributes
* Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
* Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
* Learning and assessing in practice qualification
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.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical lead, Community Vaccination Service
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