Job summary Are you a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Shaston ward, based at Westminster memorial hospital, Shaftesbury are looking for either an experienced or newly qualified Staff Nurse to join our supportive team. As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in a 15 bedded ward who provide sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation, Palliative / End of Life care for the local and wider community. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. Our team are a close-knit community, and we pride ourselves on always going the extra mile. We offer dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development with a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training. An excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and the chance to further your career in a nurse led environment. The Staff Nurse post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 15 hours. We have a variety of flexible shifts listed below. Early - 07.30 - 15.30 Late - 12.30 - 20.30 Nights - 20.30 - 08:00 Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay Main duties of the job We are committed to providing excellent standards of care for our patients and we know that to enable us to do this, the continuous professional development of staff in a supportive environment has to be a top priority for us and it is You will need enthusiasm and a commitment to provide the highest standards of care to patients, relative and carers, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. You will need to have an interest in working with older people and have good communication and organisational skills. In return we can also offer you: Pay enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working NHS pension scheme Holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme Not forgetting our unique selling point - our Trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline. 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. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. About us At Dorset Health care we are on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined up services. We are a dynamic forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals ,specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of community and mental health services to a population of 800,000 people. We do things differently here - its one of the reasons the CQC rated us outstanding in 2019. It is 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 are looking to work with us in one of our bustling small 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 to our communities Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £17,981 to £21,889 a year p.a. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 152-C371.24 Job locations Westminster Memorial Hospital Magdalene Lane Shaftesbury SP7 8BD 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. 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.wideningparticipationnhs.net 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. 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.wideningparticipationnhs.net Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Desirable Experience of research or audit Mentorship Course - NVQ Assessor Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential NMC Registration Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current developments in nursing Additional Requirements Essential Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and obtaining results Participate in staff development Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential Understand the principles of rehabilitation Have a good working knowledge of Clinical Governance and the National Service Frameworks Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Desirable Experience of research or audit Mentorship Course - NVQ Assessor Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential NMC Registration Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current developments in nursing Additional Requirements Essential Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and obtaining results Participate in staff development Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential Understand the principles of rehabilitation Have a good working knowledge of Clinical Governance and the National Service Frameworks 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address Westminster Memorial Hospital Magdalene Lane Shaftesbury SP7 8BD Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)