Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Community Staff Nurse
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Job Opportunity: Band 5 Community Staff Nurse
Our Community Nursing Teams in the Poole North Locality are looking for a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join their team as a fixed term or secondment opportunity to cover maternity leave.
About the Role
Applicants can be newly qualified, or experienced, as full training, and support will be offered. We are looking for dynamic, self-motivated individuals who wish to provide a high standard of nursing care to people in their own homes.
This is a part-time post of 25 hours. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, covering weekends, lates, and bank holidays pro rata.
The successful individual must be able to drive and have access to a car.
Requirements
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.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Responsibilities
The role includes, wound care, palliative care, IV drug administration, medication/injection administration, diabetes management, and many other diverse skills.
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Training and Development
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.
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: Grace Newberry
- Job title: Lead District Nurse
- Email address: Grace.Newberry@nhs.net
Rebecca Day
- Email address: Rebecca.Day@nhs.net
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