# Health Care Assistant - Integrated Vaccination Service > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-integrated-vaccination-service/991c8a26-beee-4a5a-b16a-0d958b43f19d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-integrated-vaccination-service/991c8a26-beee-4a5a-b16a-0d958b43f19d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £20,608 - £21,980 p.a. - **Contract type:** Permanent: Part time - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri, occasional Saturdays. No nights) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T11:31:12.476Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/Dorset_HealthCare_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Vaccination_Service_Clinic_Team/Vaccination_Service_Clinic_Team-v8001416 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8001416?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Dorset Vaccination Service (Pan-Dorset) Are you organised, compassionate and motivated to make a real difference? We are looking for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our friendly Integrated Vaccination Service. This is a varied and rewarding role combining patient-facing care with administrative and coordination responsibilities to support safe, efficient and equitable vaccination delivery across Dorset. We are a pan-Dorset team working across locations including Blandford, Boscombe, Wareham, Weymouth, Swanage and Portland. We deliver perinatal, seasonal and newborn BCG vaccination programmes, alongside outreach clinics designed to improve access for underserved communities. As part of our supportive and inclusive team, you will: Assist with vaccination clinics and patient care Undertake administrative and data tasks Help coordinate clinics and support service delivery Contribute to improving access and reducing health inequalities We are an award-winning service (RCM and Dorset HealthCare Inspire Awards), committed to high-quality, patient-centred care. ### We are looking for someone who: Has excellent communication skills Is confident using IT systems and managing data Can balance clinical and admin tasks Works well independently and within a team ### Why join us? Supportive, motivated team environment Meaningful work improving population health Training and development opportunities Join us and help make a difference across Dorset. ### Main duties of the job This role forms an integral part of vaccination delivery across Dorset, supporting clinics for adults and children, including perinatal and BCG clinics. Alongside clinical support, the post holder will play a key role in administration, patient coordination and data management, ensuring smooth, efficient and safe clinic delivery. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the planning and coordination of perinatal and BCG clinics Working with the Access and Inequalities Lead to support pop‑up clinics in community settings Managing patient contacts, conversations and appointment queries Booking appointments and supporting clinic organisation Accurate data entry, record keeping and information management Supporting vaccine storage, cold chain and clinic logistics Working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team The post holder will receive regular supervision and be encouraged to develop skills within a service that values learning, reflection and continuous improvement. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. 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. ### Detailed job description and main 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 candidate’s 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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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 \[email protected\] ## Job Details Dorset Vaccination Service (Pan-Dorset) Are you organised, compassionate and motivated to make a real difference? We are looking for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our friendly Integrated Vaccination Service. This is a varied and rewarding role combining patient-facing care with administrative and coordination responsibilities to support safe, efficient and equitable vaccination delivery across Dorset. We are a pan-Dorset team working across locations including Blandford, Boscombe, Wareham, Weymouth, Swanage and Portland. We deliver perinatal, seasonal and newborn BCG vaccination programmes, alongside outreach clinics designed to improve access for underserved communities. As part of our supportive and inclusive team, you will: Assist with vaccination clinics and patient care Undertake administrative and data tasks Help coordinate clinics and support service delivery Contribute to improving access and reducing health inequalities We are an award-winning service (RCM and Dorset HealthCare Inspire Awards), committed to high-quality, patient-centred care. Has excellent communication skills Is confident using IT systems and managing data Can balance clinical and admin tasks Works well independently and within a team Supportive, motivated team environment Meaningful work improving population health Training and development opportunities Join us and help make a difference across Dorset. ## Job Description This role forms an integral part of vaccination delivery across Dorset, supporting clinics for adults and children, including perinatal and BCG clinics. Alongside clinical support, the post holder will play a key role in administration, patient coordination and data management, ensuring smooth, efficient and safe clinic delivery. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the planning and coordination of perinatal and BCG clinics Working with the Access and Inequalities Lead to support pop‑up clinics in community settings Managing patient contacts, conversations and appointment queries Booking appointments and supporting clinic organisation Accurate data entry, record keeping and information management Supporting vaccine storage, cold chain and clinic logistics Working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team The post holder will receive regular supervision and be encouraged to develop skills within a service that values learning, reflection and continuous improvement. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. 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. ## 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 candidate’s 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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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 \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### BUSINESS TRAVEL **Essential** - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. (working within the Community) ### JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Ability to work on own initiative, but with a commitment to participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice and further develop skills. - Good IT skills. - Able to work independently and as part of a team **Desirable** - Community/Hospital experience. ### PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES **Essential** - Good skills in attentive listening, reinforced by personal qualities of being genuine, non-judgemental and respectful. - Ability to prioritise. ### KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING **Essential** - Willing and able to apply existing experience and gain necessary skills to work effectively in the community, hospitals or other community settings, equivalent to a vocational level 3 qualification - Willing to professionally develop and undertake further development / training as identified to meet the needs of the service, including Trust Band 3 Extended Skills programme and Care Certificate. ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 447.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10348832) - [dbs information (pdf, 22.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2340) - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 316.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=695) - [pay scales from 1 april 2025 (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1941) - [applications recruitment flowchart (pdf, 434.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=866) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.