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.

Working for our organisation

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.