Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Acute Hospital at Home
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An Exciting Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a much-valued member of the Dorset County Hospital’s Acute Hospital at Home service. This dynamic and innovative service provides acute level treatment to patients in the comfort of their own home; enabling them to be surrounded by the people, routines and comforts which allows them to recover quickly.
About the Service
The service was established in 2013 and has grown rapidly in recent years driven by innovation, technology and a passion for care and treatment outside of traditional ward settings. The service provides a ‘best of both worlds’ whereby patients can receive hospital level diagnostics, specialist input and flexibility to changing medical circumstances whilst patients are in the comfort of their own home. The role will facilitate effective, collaborative nurse-patient relationships which empower patients and their families to be at the centre of acute treatment.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work alongside a diverse range of hospital specialties and professionals from cardiology, palliative care, respiratory, frailty, orthopaedic, surgical, acute medical, emergency teams and more. Typical treatments for patients include acute monitoring of vital signs, symptom management and assessment, venepuncture, acute wound management and the intravenous administration of medication such as diuretics, antibiotics and fluids – all in the patient's own home.
- To be a key member of the Acute Hospital @ Home team in ensuring the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of nursing care that is patient centred and evidence-based to patients in their usual residence.
- A minimum of 2 years clinical practice with experience in the following settings: General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Elderly Care, A/E, Critical Care, Respiratory. Community Experience is also essential.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary service & participate in the seven day working rota for acute hospital @ home services.
- Access, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care in patient’s usual residence.
- Communicate & work effectively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Co-ordinate patient centred care from admission to discharge.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Act as patients’ advocate.
- Promote the health and empowerment of patients.
- To ensure that the patients changing needs are identified and changes initiated or communicated to others.
- Follow trust policies and procedures i.e. Risk reporting.
- Contribute to the development of the ward/department by attending ward/department meeting and supporting the implementation of change.
- To act as a resource link nurse for the ward.
- Develop oneself and contribute to the development of others.
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About Us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
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Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Important Notice
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Jack Gillham
- Job Title: Team Lead - Acute Hospital at Home Service
- Email Address: jack.gillham@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01305 254944
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