Job Summary
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 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.
Main duties of the job
* 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.
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 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.
Details
Date posted: 04 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Term time hours
Reference number: 152-C380.25
Job locations: TBC, Pan Dorset working, central base. Pan Dorset, BH21 6JF
Job Description
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.
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Person Specification
Essential
* Knowledge, Skills and Training
o 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
o 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.
* Job Specific Experience
o Ability to work on own initiative, but with a commitment to participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice and further develop skills.
o Excellent IT skills
o Willingness to learn and adapt
* Personal Qualities/Attributes
o Ability to prioritise
o Enthusiastic and motivated
o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust\'s values and behaviours
o Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
Business Travel
* Access to own vehicle
* Ability to drive trust van as required
* Excellent timekeeping
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: TBC, Pan Dorset working, central base. Pan Dorset, BH21 6JF
Employer's website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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