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.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Administering vaccines in community clinics, acute Trusts and occasionally in care homes or patient homes.
2. Collecting vaccines and equipment from vaccine bases.
3. Patient consent.
4. Providing expert knowledge to service users.
5. 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.
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.
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