Community Staff Nurse
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £29,970 to £36,483 a year p.a. pro rata for part time
- Closing date
- 15 Nov 2024
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- Profession
- Nurse, Mental health, Mental health nurse, Community nurse, Mental health nurse - community, Adult mental health nurse, Community mental health nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Our busy District Nursing teams along the coast of sunny Bournemouth are looking for Band 5 community Staff Nurses to join their teams. Applicants can be newly qualified, or experienced, as full training and support will be offered. We are looking for dynamic, motivated individuals who wish to provide high standard nursing care to people in their own homes.
The successful individual must be able to drive and have access to a car.
Main duties of the job
The role includes, wound care, palliative care, IV drug administration, medication/ injection administration, diabetes management and many other diverse skills.
We have both full and part time vacancies available. There will be an expectation for the successful candidates to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays pro rata. Our late shift covers until 8pm.
With excellent links to local universities, the training and development we are able to offer is first class, allowing rapid upskilling and support with new skills. Newly qualified staff will have access to a preceptorship program and a specific clinical upskilling program to support their transition from student to RGN.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals
Relocation
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's 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're looking to work with us in one of our bustling 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 in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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
Essential
Job Specific Experience
Essential
Desirable
Managerial/Supervisory
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bournemouth, Central Bournemouth, Bournemouth North
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH7 6JF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
152-C299.24
The successful individual must be able to drive and have access to a car.
Main duties of the job
The role includes, wound care, palliative care, IV drug administration, medication/ injection administration, diabetes management and many other diverse skills.
We have both full and part time vacancies available. There will be an expectation for the successful candidates to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays pro rata. Our late shift covers until 8pm.
With excellent links to local universities, the training and development we are able to offer is first class, allowing rapid upskilling and support with new skills. Newly qualified staff will have access to a preceptorship program and a specific clinical upskilling program to support their transition from student to RGN.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals
Relocation
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's 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're looking to work with us in one of our bustling 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 in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
- Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
- Experience of contributing to the management of change
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Managerial/Supervisory
Essential
- Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
- Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
- Experience of planning and organising ongoing activities, e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners,
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
- Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bournemouth, Central Bournemouth, Bournemouth North
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH7 6JF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
152-C299.24
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