At Dorset HealthCare, we pride ourselves on our inclusive, friendly environment. Our team is diverse, with members hailing from a variety of nursing backgrounds, ensuring a rich tapestry of knowledge and shared experiences. We actively support newly qualified nurses through our comprehensive Preceptorship Programme, and encourage you to connect with our ward manager for an informal chat or visit to explore our beautiful hospital. If you’re passionate about providing excellent care to the elderly and vulnerable, we’d love to have you on board—let’s make a difference together!
Are you a compassionate newly qualified or established nurse looking to join a friendly and supportive team? Stanley Purser Ward based in Swanage Community Hospital has the right opportunity for you.
As a Staff Nurse you will be providing care in a 15 bedded nurse led unit, with patient needs ranging from post-fracture rehabilitation, medical diagnoses and treatments through to palliative care. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and be supported by local doctors 3 days per week and our ANP 5 days a week.The hospital has different departments with different patient groups, including Minor Injuries, Outpatients, Radiology Imaging and Day Surgery.
We support you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and make a real difference in your patients' lives and abilities. We are an inclusive active team with days out and a lively team chat group. For those who are newly qualified, we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.
The Staff Nurse post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and welcome part time applications with a minimum of 30 hours which can be discussed at interview. shifts listed below.
Long Day - 07.30 - 20.30
Nights - 20.15 - 07.45
Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generousrelocationpackage of up to £10,000. For further details onrelocationexpenses please
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
You will have a caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference. A desire to see elderly and vulnerable people treated with care and respect. Reliability, flexibility, hard work and honesty with a good sense of humour are attributes we value as a ward.
You will need to demonstrate good teamwork skills, strong communication skills with a compassionate nature. 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.
In return we can also offer you monthly pay plus enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working. A great NHS pension scheme, holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service. NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme.
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.
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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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do
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