Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Immunisation Nurse
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Community Vaccination Service Nurse Opportunity
The Community Vaccination Service is looking for a team player and experienced Nurse to deliver the Covid vaccination program to housebound patients and care homes in Pan Dorset, whilst also providing support to the School Age Immunisation team as required.
An Exciting Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Immunisation Nurse to support the management of the Community Vaccination Service (CVS).
About the Role
The CVS team is part of the Integrated Vaccination Service and provides all school age children in Dorset their immunisations as per the UK Health Security Agency schedule, alongside this the service also provides Covid vaccines to the housebound and care home residents of Dorset.
Vaccinations are the safest and most effective way of protecting individuals and communities from vaccine preventable diseases. Working for the Community Vaccination Service allows you to work as part of a team supporting and promoting the importance of vaccines who are passionate to protect this age group and offering support to the Integrated Vaccination Service across the Trust.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the management of a team of nurses and administrators on a day-to-day basis.
- Ensuring all clinics and sessions are staffed appropriately and safely.
- Administering vaccines in care homes, patient homes, community clinics, and schools.
- Collecting vaccines and equipment from vaccine bases.
- Triage of consent forms.
- Providing expert knowledge to service users.
- Community engagement.
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Requirements
- 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.
- Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
About Dorset HealthCare
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rachel Such
- Job Title: Matron, Community Vaccination Service
- Email Address: R.Such@nhs.net
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