Staff Nurse Outpatients

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our small and friendly team at Blandford Community Hospital. This will involve working flexibly part time across our Treatment Room for minor procedures and in our 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, gynae, oral and maxillofacial along with nurse led clinics including the Complex Leg Ulcer Service. This post will include rotation to our Treatment Room providing care to patients undergoing minor procedures.

This is a fixed term of 12 months, part time post working flexibly Monday to Friday (some weekend work may form part of the role in the future)

Job description

For full details of this post please read the Job Description and Personal Specification. When completing your application please ensure that your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience, skills and knowledge 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 dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person specification

Knowledge Skills and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Valid NMC PIN number

Desirable

• Degree/Diploma level
• Evidence of Leg Ulcer Management Training and recent practice or willingness to work towards this.

Job specific experience

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and deliver evidence based care

Desirable

• Experience of minor procedures

information and technologies

Essential

• Demonstrates basic IT skills normally obtained through practice or practical training Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information, emails and internet use.

Personal Qualities /Attributes

Essential

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trusts values and behaviours

About the employer

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.