Evershot unit cares for patients with an estimated hospital stay of up to 72 hrs. Their primary function is to support the emergency pathways and flow, and to ensure that patients who are admitted under a specific criteria, have a shorter length of stay in the in the acute hospital.
The caseload of patients are primarily under the care of the acute medical team however the unit are also developing pathways within other specialties including surgery, ENT, & cardiology.
If you feel this would be an exciting opportunity for you to join a developing service whilst enhancing your leadership skills and abilities, under the line management of an experienced and dynamic leader, we would very much like to hear from you.
Within your clinical role you will be expected to coordinate o the unit in the absence of the supervisory Lead, liaise with the Emergency Department, and clinical site team. This is to ensure that appropriate patients, in line with our specific criteria, are pulled up from ED onto the unit promptly so as to optimise the emergency flow.
You will also be encouraged to develop leadership skills to include staff management, & networking, whilst ensuring the patient remains central to all decision making. You will be expected to deputise for the Senior lead in their absence and engage in operational oversight so as to support the function of the unit.
If you feel that this appeals to you we would be very pleased to hear from you.
Please contact Amanda Kitcher in the first instance on 01305 5264/6944 to arrange an informal visit and discussion.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Mar 2025
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