Swanage - Staff Nurse
Job overview
Are you a compassionate newly qualified or established nurse looking to join a friendly and supportive team? Stanley Purser Ward based in Swanage Community Hospital has the right opportunity for you.
As a Staff Nurse you will be providing care in a 15 bedded nurse led unit, with patient needs ranging from post-fracture rehabilitation, medical diagnoses and treatments through to palliative care. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and be supported by local doctors 3 days per week and our ANP 5 days a week.The hospital has different departments with different patient groups, including Minor Injuries, Outpatients, Radiology Imaging and Day Surgery.
We support you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and make a real difference in your patients’ lives and abilities. We are an inclusive active team with days out and a lively team chat group. For those who are newly qualified, we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.
The Staff Nurse post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and welcome part time applications with a minimum of 30 hours which can be discussed at interview. shifts listed below.
Long Day - 07.30 – 20.30
Nights – 20.15 – 07.45
Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
You will have a caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference. A desire to see elderly and vulnerable people treated with care and respect. Reliability, flexibility, hard work and honesty with a good sense of humour are attributes we value as a ward.
You will need to demonstrate good teamwork skills, strong communication skills with a compassionate nature. Enthusiasm and a commitment to provide the highest standards of care to patients, relative and carers, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership.You will need to have an interest in working with older people and have good communication and organisational skills.
In return we can also offer you monthly pay plus enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working. A great NHS pension scheme, holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service. NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme.
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential criteria- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
Job Specific Experience
Essential criteria- Supervised experience gained during clinical placements
- Ability to mentor students / supervise other junior staff
- Experience of contributing to the management of change
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of practice
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing advice
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Managerial / Supervisory Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
Finance / Resources
Essential criteria- Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
Information Technology / Resources
Essential criteria- Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Additional requirements
Essential criteria- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
What you need to do:
Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regrettably, we are not able to offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you attempt to apply for a role that we do not offer sponsorship for, you will receive notification of this at the time of starting your application and you will not be able to proceed.At this point, we wish to thank you for your interest in working for us and apologise we cannot take your application any further.
Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Further guidance can be found on the gov.uk website. It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)