Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse
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Are you a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust?
Shaston ward, based at Westminster memorial hospital, Shaftesbury are looking for either an experienced or newly qualified Staff Nurse to join our supportive team.
About the Role
As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in a 15 bedded ward who provide sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation, Palliative / End of Life care for the local and wider community. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. Our team are a close-knit community, and we pride ourselves on always going the extra mile.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team
- Provide sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation, Palliative / End of Life care
- Contribute to achieving nationally recognised accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with valid right to work in the UK
- Valid right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Commitment to providing the highest standards of care
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- Interest in working with older people
- Good communication and organizational skills
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Benefits
- Dedicated career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development
- Comprehensive and structured induction programme and training
- Excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Nurse led environment for career advancement
- Pay enhancements for night, weekend, and bank holiday working
- NHS pension scheme
- Holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service
- NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme
- Unique selling point – our Trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline
Working Conditions
- Part-time role for 15 hours per week
- Variety of flexible shifts:
- Early: 07.30 – 15.30
- Late: 12.30 – 20.30
- Long Days: 07:30-20:30
- Nights: 20.15 – 07.45
- Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay
About the Trust
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.
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- CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019
- 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services
- 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference
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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Kate Norris
- Job Title: Senior Sister
- Email Address: kate.norris10@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01747 475228
Westminster Memorial Hospital is a 15 bedded inpatient rehab unit for both men and women. This post is a part time post and is a rotational post for both days and nights.
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