Healthcare Support Worker
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 6JFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
The newly integrated Community Vaccination Service is looking for a team player and experienced HCSW to deliver the school age vaccinationprogramme al...
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 theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood 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 urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways 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 testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
KnowledgeSkills and Training
Essential
- 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
- 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.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative, but with a commitment to participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice and further develop skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Willingness to learn.
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential: - Ability to prioritise.; - Enthusiastic and motivated.; - Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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
Essential: - Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. (working within the Community)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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