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Job overview
You will be working with a multi-disciplinary care team to ensure that the patient’s rehabilitation journey is individualised, and goals are achieved by the patients to reach their optimum level to return to their own home or suitable placement sourced whilst embodying the Trust’s values. We also provide end of life care to patients approaching their last days and weeks of life.
Tarrant Ward supports student nurse placements and return to nursing students and all staff are encouraged to contribute to a learning environment. Additionally, we have links with Bournemouth University where there is the opportunity to undertake specialist modules.
We are keen to hear from you, please contact us if you have any questions regarding any of the options available, we welcome informal visits.
You will need enthusiasm and a commitment to provide the highest standards of care to patients, relative and carers, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. You will need to have an interest in working with older people and have good communication and organisational skills.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
Are you a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a fresh start then why not come and work for Dorset HealthCare on Tarrant Ward at Blandford Community Hospital.
We are looking for a Staff Nurse to join our team. Full time and part time hours available.
We are a 25 bedded ward and provide sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation, Palliative / End of Life care for the local community and also ambulatory care. We are committed to providing excellent standards of care for our patients and we know that to enable us to do this, the continuous professional development of staff in a supportive environment has to be a top priority for us and it is! In return we can also offer you: Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
An excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and the chance to further your career in a nurse led environment
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
Holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service.
NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme
Not forgetting our unique selling point – our Trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline.
Detailed job description and main 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 Prince’s 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]
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.