Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for RN / RSCN to join our happy and cohesive Emergency Department team as we start a multi-million transformation and expansion. Are you enthusiastic, motivated, keen learner, innovative and forward thinking? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We are a busy working environment with a high turnover of patients which sees and treats children and adults with a range of conditions including minor injuries, major trauma, medical and surgical emergencies and mental health conditions. Clinical working areas include Majors, Minors, EDAU and Resus. We have a dedicated Clinical Practice Educator to ensure robust support and education as you begin your new journey.
Main duties of the job
We currently have Band 5 Staff Nurse vacancies within our busy Emergency Department at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Successful applicants should have good communication skills and enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment. You will be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on own initiative.
Opportunities exist to develop personal practice and gain experience in all aspects of emergency care.
This job involves internal rotation for all ED staff and we work 12.5 hour shifts (1 hour break), day and night.
About us
At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust, 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.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Significant and recent post registration experience with previous ED preferable
* Understanding of professional nursing issues.
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Registered Nurse/RSCN/Paramedic
* Evidence of CPD
* ILS / PILS / TILS
* Teaching qualification. Student assessor/supervisor
* To be working towards /completed relevant speciality qualification
Skills & Abilities
* Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
* Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively in a high pressured environment
* Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and required standards for documentation and records management both paper and electronic
* Evidence of understanding safeguarding in adults and children
* Able to administer medication safely
* Evidence of an area of special interest
* Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
* Evidence of critical appraisal skills
* Evidence of understanding the principles of infection control
* Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
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.
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