Job summary Staff Nurse - The Mary Anning Unit Band 5 Full Time/ Part Time/ Term Time Only Providing care for our older generation can be challenging but is an incredibly reward experience. In this role you will have the opportunity to develop significant expertise with discharge pathways and the associated complexities working as part of the wider integrated multidisciplinary team. This role can be an incredible step in your nursing career as we begin work toward becoming a centre of excellence Previous Applicants Need Not Apply Main duties of the job In this rotational role you will join a dynamic and evolving team that Embraces new ways of working Supports vulnerable and dependent clients during the acute phase and the relevant recovery/rehabilitation pathways. Acts as an advocate for your patients In return we can offer you incredible training, and we are happy to consider any requests for a variety of flexible working patterns which will reviewed regularly, to ensure the wellbeing of our staff and our service. About us 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. As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles. If you are currently in the NMC UK registration process, and have completed your ILETS and CBT please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.dchft.nhs.uk) rather than completing an application. Unfortunately if you are in the very early stages of your application we are unable to recruit you at this time, but if you are happy share details with our recruitment partner please email recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Term time hours Reference number 405-25-NM083MAU Job locations Dorset County Hospital foundation trust Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description 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. Please contact us at Recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk if 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. Job description 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. Please contact us at Recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk if 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. Person Specification educational qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. Desirable Evidence of CPD. Teaching qualification. Experience Essential pre/ post registration experience in an acute hospital setting. Desirable Understanding of professional nursing issues. skills & abilities Essential Evidence of ability to practice or have potential to practice, as a profficient practitioner Desirable Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors. Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively. Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements. Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality. Evidence of an area of special interest. Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills. Knowledge of clinical audit. Person Specification educational qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. Desirable Evidence of CPD. Teaching qualification. Experience Essential pre/ post registration experience in an acute hospital setting. Desirable Understanding of professional nursing issues. skills & abilities Essential Evidence of ability to practice or have potential to practice, as a profficient practitioner Desirable Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors. Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively. Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements. Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality. Evidence of an area of special interest. Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills. Knowledge of clinical audit. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital foundation trust Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)