Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Lead District Nurse
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District Nurse Lead - 12 Month Secondment
A rare and rewarding opportunity for a 12-month secondment, covering maternity leave, has arisen for District Nurse Lead with the West Dorset District Nursing team.
About the Role
This role is responsible for operational leadership of four District Nursing teams covering Bridport, Beaminster, and Lyme Regis, aligned closely to the Jurassic Coast PCNs and the West Dorset hub.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality person-centered services with a focus on integrated care, always considering people’s safety, privacy, and dignity.
- Day-to-Day Management: Leading the district nursing teams, specialist practitioners, and other staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
- Clinical Standards: Acting as a champion for clinical standards and continuous improvement in the service user experience.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Ensuring the delivery of up-to-date, evidence-based practice.
- Service Planning: Contributing to the planning and design of services in line with Trust, locality, and government objectives to meet the needs of local people.
- Service Development: Involvement in service developments.
- Leadership Team: Working as part of a leadership team.
- Nursing Staff Management: Leading and managing four District Nursing teams alongside the clinical lead, responsible for nursing staff, reporting to the Locality Manager.
- Interface and Representation: Identifying and responding to short and long-term developments and demands, providing an interface between the District Nursing service, Hub, and the Primary Care network. Developing strong relationships and attending relevant forums to represent the service.
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Requirements
- Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
- This is a fixed-term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
- 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.
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 or informal visits, contact:
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Name: Jasmine O'Neill
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Job Title: District Nurse Lead
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Email Address: jasmine.oneill1@nhs.net
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Telephone Number: 01308 426268
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Name: Damien Kendrick
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Job Title: Locality Manager, Mid and West Dorset
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Email Address: damien.kendrick1@nhs.net
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