A unique opportunity has arisen to be part of an excellent team within the Portland Ward. The Portland Ward consists of fourteen beds and provides specialist care for patients with acquired brain injuries and providing neuro rehab.

The post holder will have post registration nursing experience and demonstrate high standards of patient care, clinical expertise within a clinical environment and neurology experience is desirable but not essential.

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge with the opportunity for on-going education, career development,progression and job satisfaction then apply now.You will be a requirement to work a fully flexible rota, including weekends, nights and bank holidays.

This role requires: Active UK NMC Registered Nurse

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service during 2025, when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Bournemouthsite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• On Part 1, 2, or 12 of NMC (RGN/EN/RN Adult)

Desirable

• Diploma/Degree in relevant subjects. Preceptorship and/or Mentor course.

Experience

Essential

• Acute medical nursing

Desirable

• Relevant experience within neurological/brain injury setting

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal/non-verbal.
• Effective time management and prioritising skills. Assessment of clinical needs.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Flexibility and adaptability to be able to work 24 hour shift pattern.

Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant applied anatomy and physiology.
• NMC standards and limitations of profession practice.
• Evidence based practice.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

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