Job overview

Community Staff Nurse

We currently have a band 5 vacancy in The Vale District Nursing team, based in Shaftesbury.  The hours available are between 22.5  - 37.5 per week., to cover maternity leave. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Excellent communication skills are required when caring for patients in their own home. Any clinical skills required for this post will be supported. 

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.

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.
 

Main duties of the job

Work as a registered nurse as and when required with community nursing teams, providing evidence based, high quality, holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes.

Carrying out nursing assessments, treatment and care and liaising with other agencies as appropriate.

To be developed and supported by Dorset healthcare with training and development to support a registered nurse with caring for patients in the community setting. 

To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients to meet their specific needs. 

To assess the needs of patients in a variety of settings and formulate a plan of care.  This may involve liaison with carers, other health professionals, GP’s, consultants, hospital nurses, social workers, hospice staff, specialist nurses, voluntary and statutory workers. 

To provide evidence based nursing care to a defined patient caseload with the support of the District Nurse.

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.