Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Critical Care Unit
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Staff Nurse – Critical Care
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated staff nurses with a keen interest in caring for the critically ill and their families. You will be working within a supportive and dynamic critical care team with opportunities to gain a wide range of experiences. A full orientation program is available and ongoing education of staff is actively supported. The successful applicant will demonstrate a proactive approach to the care of the critically ill.
About the Role
Critical Care Unit manages Intensive Care and High Dependency level patients. The beds are used flexibly to provide high quality patient care. Experience will be offered in all areas of Critical Care as part of a rotational programme and includes rotation on to nights.
Eligibility
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The job description and responsibilities are to provide specialist nursing care for patients and their significant others within the Critical Care environment, in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures, to provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care and to work with the team to maintain the efficient running of the Unit, while developing skills in this area.
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The successful applicant will be offered an orientation programme from our dedicated practice educator, which will include competencies in critical care, equipment training and mentorship. The post holder will also be encouraged to expand their role within the limits of their professional status and attend additional educational opportunities within the department and Trust.
Benefits
- Flexible working and working patterns will be considered where appropriate.
- The Critical Care Unit team are enthusiastic and hardworking. We endeavour to be inclusive and friendly to all.
- We were very proud to be acknowledged in the Trust’s 2021 GEM awards and awarded Team of the year.
Application Process
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Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emma Sidey
- Job title: CRCU Matron and Lead ANP for CCOT/H@N
- Email address: emma.sidey@dchft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01305 254058
We would welcome you to come and discuss the post in further detail and if selected for interview would allow you to come and view the ward.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Lisa Cosh or Patricia Williams
- Ward Sister Critical Care on 01305 255596 or 01305 255965
Diversity and Inclusion
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
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