An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Immunisation Nurse in the Integrated Vaccination Service (IVS).
The newly integrated Vaccination Service is looking for a team player and experienced Nurse to deliver vaccination programmes to a wide variety of age groups, including children within clinics, care homes, schools, acute Trusts and community settings across Dorset
Vaccinations are the safest and most effective way of protecting individuals and communities from vaccine preventable diseases. Working for the
Integrated Vaccination Service allows you to work as part of a team supporting and promoting the importance of vaccines and offering support to the Integrated Vaccination Services across the Trust.
The Integrated Vaccination Service provides a variety of immunisations throughout the year including seasonal vaccines such as COVID and flu and year-round perinatal vaccinations.
The role will be pan Dorset, with bases at Linden Unit in Weymouth and King's Park in Bournemouth. The successful candidate must be able to work at various locations across Dorset.
Car driver and access to own vehicle is essential.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
This is a part-time role, flexible working will be considered. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Administering vaccines in community clinics, acute Trusts and occasionally in care homes or patient homes.
Collecting vaccines and equipment from vaccine bases.
Patient consent.
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 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 Prince’s 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 3 Apr 2025