Candidates should possess a caring attitude, reliability, and good teamwork skills, as well as a sense of humor. The position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. The hospital is also engaged in initiatives to assist young individuals seeking employment in healthcare. Interested applicants are urged to contact the ward manager for further details and are encouraged to attend an informal visit.
Are you a registered nurse or a newly qualified nurse?
Come and join our friendly lively team in Swanage Community Hospital for the opportunity to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and make a real difference in your patients lives and abilities.
The hospital has different departments with different patient groups, including Minor Injuries, Outpatients, Radiology Imaging and Day Surgery. This role is based on Stanley Purser Ward, which is a 15 bedded nurse led unit, with patient needs ranging from post-fracture rehabilitation, medical diagnoses and treatments through to palliative care, supported by local doctors 3 days per week and our ANP 5 days a week.
Our ward team has members from a variety of backgrounds and with varied interests and specialities, we support students and newly qualified nurses to achieve their potential and we are an inclusive active team with days out and a lively team chat group. The team working on the Stanley Purser Unit are amongst the kindest and most caring people in the NHStoday.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.
We encourage you to make contact with the ward manager to discuss the role in more detail and attend for an informal visit to see the beautiful cottage hospital as well as the team and ward.
The successful candidate 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
A good sense of humour
Good team work skills
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.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
About us
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
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