Vaccination and Engagement Nurse
The closing date is 16 April 2026
The Vaccination Outreach and Engagement Nurse will support the delivery of vaccination programmes across Dorset with a specific focus on improving uptake and reducing health inequalities.
The post holder will work with communities, schools, youth organisations and partner agencies to promote vaccination and deliver outreach clinics.
* Childhood and school‑aged immunisations
The role aims to increase accessibility to vaccination for underserved populations by providing community engagement, education and outreach clinics in a range of community settings.
To provide a high‑quality person‑centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
To undertake assessment of patients / service users care needs and develop programmes of care as part of the wider multi‑disciplinary care team.
To provide advice and education to patients/ service users and carers regarding their care.
To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.
Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to students and junior staff in the team.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
Part time post of 22.5 hours per week, fixed for 1 year. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Supporting delivery of immunisation programmes across Dorset HealthCare, including maternal, childhood, seasonal influenza and COVID‑19 vaccination programmes in accordance with national and local policies and guidance.
Delivering safe and effective vaccinations in a variety of settings including schools, community venues, care homes and patients' homes, ensuring that vaccination activity meets required programme targets and timeframes.
Ensuring accurate, timely and high‑quality documentation of vaccinations and related clinical activity within the relevant electronic record systems.
Responsibility for the safe handling, transportation and storage of vaccines, maintaining cold chain requirements and adhering to all vaccine management procedures.
Recognising and appropriately responding to adverse reactions following immunisation, including anaphylaxis, in accordance with clinical guidelines and training.
Acting as the Lead Nurse for vaccination sessions when requested, ensuring the safe and efficient running of immunisation clinics.
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.
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 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.
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 towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge - Skill - Training
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
* Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Experience
* Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
Information Technology
* Ability to use IT systems
Business Travel
* Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Personal Qualities - Attributes
* Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
* Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
* Learning and assessing in practice qualification
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.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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