Immunisation Nurse

Job summary

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 theIntegrated 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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