Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen to be part of an excellent team within the Portland Ward. The Portland Ward consists of fourteen beds and provides specialist care for patients with acquired brain injuries and providing neuro rehab.
The post holder will have post registration nursing experience and demonstrate high standards of patient care, clinical expertise within a clinical environment and neurology experience is desirable but not essential.
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge with the opportunity for on-going education, career development,progression and job satisfaction then apply now.You will be a requirement to work a fully flexible rota, including weekends, nights and bank holidays.
This role requires: Active UK NMC Registered Nurse
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during 2025, when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Bournemouthsite. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On Part 1, 2, or 12 of NMC (RGN/EN/RN Adult)
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in relevant subjects. Preceptorship and/or Mentor course.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant experience within neurological/brain injury setting
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal/non-verbal.
- Effective time management and prioritising skills. Assessment of clinical needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability to be able to work 24 hour shift pattern.
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant applied anatomy and physiology.
- NMC standards and limitations of profession practice.
- Evidence based practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On Part 1, 2, or 12 of NMC (RGN/EN/RN Adult)
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree in relevant subjects. Preceptorship and/or Mentor course.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant experience within neurological/brain injury setting
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal/non-verbal.
- Effective time management and prioritising skills. Assessment of clinical needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability to be able to work 24 hour shift pattern.
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant applied anatomy and physiology.
- NMC standards and limitations of profession practice.
- Evidence based practice.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
