Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our small and friendly team at the Yeatman Community Hospital within the Outpatients Department.

This is a diverse and interesting environment and the successful applicant will ideally have experience in these areas however enthusiasm to learn new skills will be beneficial.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide a high standard of nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice. Enthusiasm, motivation and excellent team working skills are essential.

Our Outpatients Department supports a wide variety of specialist clinics such as ophthalmology, orthopaedics, ENT, General Surgery and Urology clinics.

The post is part time with a maximum of 30 hours available. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Monday to Friday (some weekend work may form part of the role in the future) and the role involves covering other community hospital outpatients when needed. 

Main duties of the job

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

You will be required to provide professional clinical leadership to the unit on a day to day basis, facilitating effective working relationships within the multidisciplinary team and external organisations. 

You will use various computer systems to record patient care and activity and participate in clinical audit. 

The role includes supervision of junior staff, management of clinic rota's and appraisals for health care support workers.

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.

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.