Job summary
We would like to invite Registered Nurses/Paramedics who are keen to support the care of our medical patients. The ward is relatively newly set up and now seeks to recruit further to its permanent staffing cohort.
We are looking for applicants who are organised and can use their own initiative whilst being flexible to frequently changing situations, to work alongside the senior nursing team and allied health professionals.
This is permanent position located on Evershot Ward which is a 14 bed ward caring for acute medical patients at Dorset County Hospital with an emphasis on Endocrine conditions such as Diabetes.
Main duties of the job
The post requires excellent communication skills, with a range of health professionals in relation to patient admission and discharge, to support the working of the team with internal and external agencies and fellow professionals and to support safe and effective patient discharges from hospital and assist with patient flow.
You will have:
- Excellent caring, empathetic nursing skills to look after the acutely medically unwell patient
- Proactively advocate for your patients
- Good communication skills and can engage with the multidisciplinary team effectively
- The ability to use your own initiative and make informed professional decisions
About us
We will
- Support you, to develop you professionally with the Ward Sister
- Offer further education and training relevant to the role
- Offer flexible working to ensure all staff have a successful work/life balance dependant on the requirements of the service across a full 24/7 shift pattern
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Paramedic
- Evidence of CPD
- Immediate Life Support training
- Cannulation, Venepuncture
- Intravenous Administration of Medicines
Desirable
- Teaching and Mentoring competency
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post registration experience with recent acute Medical/ Surgical/Elderly Care experience in an acute hospital or as a Paramedic
- Understanding of professional nursing/paramedic issues
Desirable
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and the Caldicott principles
- Evidence of excellent communication skills across a range of personnel
- Evidence of ability to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of risk management
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Paramedic
- Evidence of CPD
- Immediate Life Support training
- Cannulation, Venepuncture
- Intravenous Administration of Medicines
Desirable
- Teaching and Mentoring competency
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post registration experience with recent acute Medical/ Surgical/Elderly Care experience in an acute hospital or as a Paramedic
- Understanding of professional nursing/paramedic issues
Desirable
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and the Caldicott principles
- Evidence of excellent communication skills across a range of personnel
- Evidence of ability to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of risk management
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).
