Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a staff Nurser to join the RACE Unit/ Older Persons Assessment Unit based at Poole Hospital.
- The Older Persons Assessment Unit is newly refurbished and customised to facilitate 24/7 admissions for our aging community. With capacity for 21 bed spaces, the unit is always bustling and no two days are the same. We are looking for dynamic and passionate person to join our developing team to lead and empower one another in providing quality care to our complex elderly community.
Our aim is to provide all our patients with a comprehensive geriatric assessment upon admission. This approach means our patients receive the right care at the right time. In achieving this we work very closely as a multidisciplinary team.
What can we offer you?
- Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities
- Positive culture where everyone's voice is heard
- Practice Educator within the Directorate
- Development opportunities
- Friendly and approachable staff
- Flexible working
- Work life balance
For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Based at: Poole Hospital (but will eventually move to Royal Bournemouth Hospital)
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
What can we offer you?
- Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities
- Development Opportunities
- Excellent and approachable staff with a supportive team morale
- Flexible working (long days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays)
- Work life balance is key to the wellbeing of our staff
- Modern day working with our multi-disciplinary team
- Discounted Nursery
- On-Site Accommodation
- Part time or permanent nights will also be considered
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 this role 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills in the care of the elderly
- Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code
Desirable
- Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT skills
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Non-IV and IV medication administration
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG recording
- Male Catheterisation
- IV medication administration including blood products
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to the Elderly Care Directorate
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills in the care of the elderly
- Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code
Desirable
- Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT skills
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Non-IV and IV medication administration
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG recording
- Male Catheterisation
- IV medication administration including blood products
Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to the Elderly Care Directorate
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).
