Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional Registered Nursing Associate to join our various supportive Community Nursing teams in Christchurch.

You will be working alongside our experienced Community Staff Nurses helping to provide complex care needs to a high-quality standard of care with patients based in their own home. You will be confident in identifying care needs, monitoring patients’ conditions and recording observations based on care plans. Support people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, helping to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital.

 Being a driver is essential for this role.

We offer a fantastic induction programme, . There are excellent learning and development opportunities.

Shift patterns available

Generally our shift patterns are Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00 but will include weekends bank holiday and late shifts on a rota basis.

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

As a registered nursing associate you will be providing nursing care to patient in their own home. We provide a wide and varied level of care to patient in their home. This means we have highly skilled workforce, successful candidates will be supported with upskilling and training. 

There will be an expectation for the successful candidates to work weekends and bank holidays pro rata. 

With excellent links to local universities, the training and development we are able to offer is first class, allowing rapid upskilling and support with new skills.

We would welcome applications from newly qualified nursing associates.

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.