Job summary
- Main area
- Vaccinations
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri, occasional Saturdays)
- Job ref
- 152-C063.26
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- King's Park Vaccination Centre
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Immunisation Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Immunisation Nurse within the Clinic Team of the Integrated Vaccination Service (IVS).
The service is continuing to grow and we are seeking a motivated and flexible nurse to join a supportive, dynamic team delivering vaccination programmes across pan-Dorset.
The role involves delivering a range of immunisations to diverse populations, including children and adults, across community clinics, acute Trust sites and outreach settings. Programmes include COVID-19, seasonal flu, BCG and perinatal immunisations, with further expansion planned.
The Integrated Vaccination Service plays a key role in protecting communities from vaccine-preventable diseases, reducing health inequalities and supporting public health priorities. The post holder will contribute to safe, effective and compassionate service delivery, while promoting immunisation and supporting informed patient choice.
This is a pan-Dorset role, with a base at either the Linden Unit (Weymouth) or King’s Park (Bournemouth), and requires flexibility to travel across the county.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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 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.
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]
Person specification
Knowledge - Skill - Trainning
Essential criteria
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in care work
Experience
Essential criteria
- Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
- Post qualifying experience
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Ability to use IT systems
Business Travel
Essential criteria
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Personal Qualities - Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
Desirable criteria
- Learning and assessing in practice qualification
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joana Da Costa
- Job title
- Clinical lead, Clinic Sites Vaccination Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07733224293
- Additional information
Opeyemi Akitikori
Clinical Supervisor IVS
Tel 07880670672
email; [email protected]
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