Job summary
We are seeking to recruit Registered Nurses (RGN) to join our team on Radipole Ward, Westhaven Community Hospital,providing high quality person centred care. We are a modern Community Hospital close to the seaside town of Weymouth.
Radipole Ward serves the community of both Weymouth and Portland and has been central to providing joined-up care through the development of the innovative Weymouth & Portland Hub. The Hub has enabled patients, with support, to remain in their own homes. If they do need in-patient services they can access one of the community beds on Radipole Ward without needing an acute hospital admission.
This post is suitable for both newly qualified, international and experienced nurses. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The Ward is a 33 bedded elderly medical rehabilitation unit and also serves the local community in providing an Outpatient Ambulatory Care Service for blood transfusions and intravenous therapy to facilitate care close to home.
The successful applicants will benefit from working with a very experienced team which benefits from the support of a dedicated medical team.
Dorset Healthcare is committed to supporting and developing nursing staff and opportunities will be available to develop the leadership role through our learning and development department.
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.
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 contact [email protected]
In return we can offer;
A very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.
You will receive a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training
Monthly pay plus enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working
NHS Pension scheme
Health & Wellbeing service
Holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service
NHS discounts
Salary sacrifice scheme including work related learning, cars, cycles, home technology equipment and buying and selling of annual leave - Not forgetting our unique selling point our Trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills & training
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
- Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice
- Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
Job specific experience
Essential
- 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
- Experience of developing programmes of care for an individual or groups
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively at different levels of the organisation and with staff, patient/service users, visitors or external organisations both verbally and in writing in the exchange of complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require the use of negotiating and/or persuasive skills.
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or
- Experience of planning and organising ongoing activities e.g. organise own time and that of junior staff and learners
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role
- Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
- Demonstrable ability of using tact and diplomacy
Information technology
Essential
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- Able to evaluate data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Management/Supervisory Exp
Essential
- Experience of demonstrating duties to junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Westhaven Hospital
Radipole Lane
Weymouth
DT4 0QE