Job summary
The 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 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 requires daily travel Pan Dorset.
Main duties of the job
This advert is for two posts. One post is part time , TTO, 22.5 hours, with working hours of 8-4 daily. The working days are Monday to Friday. The other post is for 22.5 hours per week, year round, 8-4. Both posts may require occasional Saturday work to cover community clinics. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the whole county 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.
Driving service van.
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 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 almost800,000 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 a 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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
Desirable
- Learning and assessing in practice qualification
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post qualifying experience
- Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
Information Technology
Essential
- Ability to use IT systems
- Ability to adapt to ever changing technology and systems within the NHS
Business Travel
Essential
- Access to own Vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to drive the service van as required
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Excellent timekeeping and work ethic
- Able to demonstrate team working
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate and relate practice to the trust values
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
Desirable
- Learning and assessing in practice qualification
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post qualifying experience
- Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
Information Technology
Essential
- Ability to use IT systems
- Ability to adapt to ever changing technology and systems within the NHS
Business Travel
Essential
- Access to own Vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to drive the service van as required
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Excellent timekeeping and work ethic
- Able to demonstrate team working
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate and relate practice to the trust values
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
