Job summary
Are you an established Nurse looking to work in an outstanding CQC rated Trust?
Exciting opportunity to come and work in a North Dorset MIU
Sherborne voted as the best place to live in the South West 2024
The unit is open 10-4 Sundays and 9-6 Mon- Thurs including bank holidays
We offer both an appointment and walk in services serving our local community of all ages.
This is a part time post of 17 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
Main duties are to assess, treat, refer or discharge any patient attending the Minor Injuries Unit
To be able to recognise and take appropriate actions in an emergency situation.
To take clinical responsibility for patients, carers, students and other junior health professionals
To be able to provide health promotion to patients
To Maintain a high quality of care for all patients attending the unit
To be able to facilitate access of patients into secondary or community care settings as appropriate
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Minor Injuries Unit
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.
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.
Job description
Job 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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Job description
Job 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 is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Emergency Care Practitioner/ AHP qualification in Specialist field to degree/diploma level
- Supplemented by diploma level specialist training and/or short courses, or equivalent level of experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Teaching skills
Job specific experience
Essential
- qualificationsAt least 2 years' experience of working in emergency and/or, minor injury and/or ailment care
- Recent previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
- Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to undertake physical examination in order to diagnose previously undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential
- The ability to organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, plan off duty rota and undertake discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
Information Technology
Essential
- IT literacy in order to be able enter patient-related data into identified electronic record systems; and take part in the audit process
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Experience in auditing and provision evidence based care within the field.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Emergency Care Practitioner/ AHP qualification in Specialist field to degree/diploma level
- Supplemented by diploma level specialist training and/or short courses, or equivalent level of experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Teaching skills
Job specific experience
Essential
- qualificationsAt least 2 years' experience of working in emergency and/or, minor injury and/or ailment care
- Recent previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
- Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to undertake physical examination in order to diagnose previously undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems.
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential
- The ability to organise own time and that of junior staff and learners, plan off duty rota and undertake discharge planning involving co-ordination with other agencies.
Information Technology
Essential
- IT literacy in order to be able enter patient-related data into identified electronic record systems; and take part in the audit process
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Experience in auditing and provision evidence based care within the field.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
