Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse (RMN)
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Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of older people living with dementia? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
St Brelades Ward at Alderney Hospital is a specialist male dementia ward, providing high-quality, person-centred care for individuals experiencing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). We are currently recruiting a RMN who is passionate about delivering outstanding care in a supportive and dynamic team.
We are looking for an individual who can provide confident shift leadership, work collaboratively, and bring excellent communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills. A caring, compassionate attitude and the ability to work with initiative are essential for this role.
What We Offer
- A comprehensive and structured induction and training programme.
- Supportive Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified nurses.
- Dedicated career development pathways and CPD opportunities.
- Monthly pay with enhancements for night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts.
Rotas are managed electronically with a minimum of 6 weeks' notice. Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced RMN, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team delivering specialist dementia care. Come join us and be part of something truly meaningful.
Job Description
To provide a high quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people’s safety, privacy, and dignity.
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- To undertake assessment of patients / service users care needs, and develop programmes of care as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.
- To provide advice to patients/ service users and carers regarding their care.
- To plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.
- Provide supervision, mentorship, and clinical support to students and junior staff in the team.
Requirements
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
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.
About Us
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 Us
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Tinju Joy
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: tinju.joy@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01202 305040
I would welcome visits to the ward before you apply. Please call me on 01202 305040 to arrange.
If you have any questions, please email or give me a call.
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