Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Community Staff Nurse
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Dorset HealthCare Community Staff Nurse Opportunity
Dorset HealthCare are seeking a Community Staff Nurse's to join our friendly and supportive team in Weymouth & Portland. The post is for a permanent position. These are new posts as the team expands to meet the needs of the local neighborhood.
You would work alongside our experienced and established Community Nurse Teams helping to provide a high-quality standard of care for patients in their own homes.
- Flexible shift patterns as long as the service needs are met between hours of 08:00-20:00 with some attractive weekend enhanced pay.
- Structured induction programme, flexible working patterns and pastoral support.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities, both in-house and through our links with local universities.
- Option of a preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses to boost your skill development.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main Duties:
- Provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery.
- Undertake assessment of patients care needs, and develop programmes of care as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.
- Manage acute and chronic nursing needs.
- Develop strong, therapeutic relationships with your patients.
- Work closely with community partners to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
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The role includes:
- Identifying care needs.
- Monitoring patients’ conditions.
- Recording observations.
- Helping them develop their wellbeing care plans.
You’d be supporting people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, helping to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital as well as delivering exceptional end of life care including symptom management and help in identifying and achieving people’s preferences.
Requirements:
- Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
About Dorset HealthCare: 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.
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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.
Contact Information:
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sara Simpson
- Job Title: District Nurse Team Lead
- Email Address: sara.simpson2@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07500066390
Please call for any further information or informal discussion about the role.
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