Are you a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Shaston ward, based at Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury, is 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 providing sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation, and Palliative / End of Life care for the local and wider community. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognized accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. Our team is 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 program and training. An excellent preceptorship program 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, but we would be flexible and accept part-time applications with a minimum of 15 hours. We have a variety of flexible shifts listed below:
1. Early - 07.30 - 15.30
2. Late - 12.30 - 20.30
3. 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.
You will need enthusiasm and a commitment to provide the highest standards of care to patients, relatives, and carers, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. You will need to have an interest in working with older people and possess good communication and organizational 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 - it's 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.
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.wideningparticipation@nhs.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
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westminster Memorial Hospital
Magdalene Lane
Shaftesbury
SP7 8BD
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