Staff Nurse - Acute Hospital at Home

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a much-valued member of the Dorset County Hospital’s Acute Hospital at Home service. This dynamic and innovative service provides acute level treatment to patients in the comfort of their own home; Enabling them to be surrounded by the people, routines and comforts which allows them to recover quickly.

The service was established in 2013 and has grown rapidly in recent years driven by innovation, technology and a passion for care and treatment outside of traditional ward settings. The service provides a ‘best of both worlds’ whereby patients can receive hospital level diagnostics, specialist input and flexibility to changing medical circumstances whilst patients are in the comfort of their own home. The role will facilitate effective, collaborative nurse-patient relationships which empower patients and their families to be at the centre of acute treatment.

The successful applicant will work alongside a diverse range of hospital specialties and professionals from cardiology, palliative care, respiratory, frailty, orthopaedic, surgical, acute medical, emergency teams and more. Typical treatments for patients include acute monitoring of vital signs, symptom management and assessment, venepuncture, acute wound management and the intravenous administration of medication such as diuretics, antibiotics and fluids – all in the patient's own home.

Please note that the ability to drive a car is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

To be a key member of the Acute Hospital @ Home team in ensuring the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of nursing care that is patient centred and evidence based to patients in their usual residence. A min of 2 years clinical practice with experience in the following settings: General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Elderly Care, A/E, Critical Care, Respiratory. Community Experience is also essential.

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary service & participate in the seven day working rota for acute hospital @ home services.
• Access, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care in patient’s usual residence
• Communicate & work effectively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Co-ordinate patient centred care from admission to discharge
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Act as patients’ advocate
• Promote the health and empowerment of patients
• To ensure that the patients changing needs are identified and changes initiated or communicated to others
• Follow trust policies and procedures i.e. Risk reporting
• Contribute to the development of the ward/department by attending ward/department meeting and supporting the implementation of change.
• To act as a resource link nurse for the ward.
• Develop oneself and contribute to the development of others.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.