Student or Newly Qualified Nurses, AHP's and Psychological Professions
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a student graduating in 2025 looking for a supportive environment in which to start your career as an Adult Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Psychological or Allied Health Professional?
We are holding our Newly Qualified event where you will be able to find out more information about Dorset HealthCare and what we can offer you as a newly qualified Nurse, AHP or Psychological professional and an employer of choice. As a newly qualified you will be enrolled in our 12-month Preceptorship Programme which has been designed to support your transition from a student to a confident professional.
Please note that this vacancy is not suitable for Overseas Registered Nurses required to take the OSCE exam.
The event is taking place at Kings Park Vaccination Clinic, Gloucester Rd, Boscombe, BH7 6JF on Saturday 18th January 2024 between 10:00-13:00.
How do I book a ticket click the link Dorset HealthCare :: Newly-qualified nurses, AHPs and psychological professionals recruitment event
If you wish to find out more or have any questions, please contactdhc.careers@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust is an ideal location for you to start your career. As a community-based Trust with over 300 locations across the beautiful county of Dorset, we have plenty of opportunities availablefor you to progress and develop to enable your career.
Based in the heart of communities, our hospitals provide a wealth of expertise and facilities to support the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors.
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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
We have vacancies available across our Mental Health, Community Services, AHP's and Psychological professions, for the main duties and responsibilities for each role please read the attached job description's and person specification's. 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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, Training
* Membership of the relevant Professional Body
* Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
* Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
* Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
* 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.
Job Specific Experience
* Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
* Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
* Experience of contributing to the management of change
* Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
* Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
* Trained in PMVA techniques or willing to be trained
* Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Managerial/Supervisory Exp
* Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff
* Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
Finance/Resources
* Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
Information Technology
* Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
* Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Personal Qualities/Attributes
* Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours
* Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
* Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
* Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
* Experience of planning and organising ongoing activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners
* Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
* Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
* Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
* Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
* Ability to evaluate care leading to improvement in quality standards an service improvement
* Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
* Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence
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.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a yearp.a. pro rata for part-time
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