Healthcare Support Worker
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£25760.00 to £27476.00
- Closing date
- 2 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5671948
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Job summary
The newly integrated Community Vaccination Service is looking for a team player and experienced HCSW to deliver the school age vaccinationprogramme 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 arepassionate to protect this age group and offering support to the Integrated Vaccination Service across the Trust.
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.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
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 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.
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year p.a. pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours
Reference number
152-C201.26A
Job locations
Kings Park Hospital
Gloucester rd
Bournemouth
BH7 6JF
United Kingdom
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.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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 AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, 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 contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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