Immunisation Nurse

Job overview

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 Pan Dorset, whilst also providing support to the School Age Immunisation team as required.

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 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 for 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.

You will be 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. The role will be based pan Dorset, with a base of Kings Park Hospital, Bournemouth.

Main duties of the job

A Full Time vacancy of 37.5 hours per week. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Administering vaccines in in care homes and in 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.

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.

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.

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