The Community Vaccination Service is looking for a team player and experienced HCSW to deliver the school age vaccination programme alongside the Covid vaccination delivery to housebound patients and care homes, also assisting the admin lead with delegated tasks.
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.
This vacancy is for 1 role, Pan Dorset with base yet to be confirmed. The post is for 37.5 hours TTO.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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.
Responsibilities
* Administering selected vaccines in schools, at community clinics, in care homes and in patient homes.
* Collecting vaccines and equipment from vaccine bases.
* Health promotion/Vaccine education.
* Community engagement.
* Delegated administration tasks as identified by the admin lead. Such as running reports, liaising with schools/service users, data collection.
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.
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 a 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Westmacott Job title: Clinical Lead CVS Email address: natalie.westmcott1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01425 891162
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