Bank Worker - Registered Nurse / Registered Children's Nurse

Antistatique; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic nursing team in a beautiful part of England! This role offers flexibility and the chance to make a real impact on patient care. As part of a leading hospital in West Dorset, you will work collaboratively to enhance patient experiences and outcomes. With a commitment to integrity, respect, and excellence, you will be supported in your professional development while enjoying the stunning countryside and vibrant community. If you are a compassionate nurse looking for a fulfilling opportunity, this is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a focus on patient-centered care and effective communication.
• Ability to coordinate care from admission to discharge.

Responsibilities

• Access, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care.
• Co-ordinate patient-centred care and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Skills

Advocacy

Education

Nursing Qualification

Tools

Clinical Systems

Job description

Our bank is growing, and we want to welcome you to our nursing team! If you are a dedicated, caring, and compassionate nurse, we want you to work with us.

Our Nurse Bank is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking for flexibility in hours!

Here at Dorset County Hospital, we are proud to say we support our bank workers as much as they support our patients. Our nursing teams are truly dynamic and proactive, consistently improving and developing. Embodying our Trust values of integrity, respect, teamwork, and excellence. Our teams are always working to improve our patient journey, and you could be part of this!

A chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful areas of England with rolling countryside, excellent links to London, wonderful schools, social activities, beaches, and more.

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Responsibilities include:

1. Access, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care.
2. Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and the multidisciplinary team.
3. Co-ordinate patient-centred care from admission to discharge.
4. Maintain accurate patient records using various clinical systems.
5. Act as patients’ advocate.
6. Promote the health and empowerment of patients.
7. Identify changing patient needs and communicate changes to others.
8. Work with multiple teams and clinical areas (appropriate to your qualification).
9. Access mandatory training and clinical skills.

We are the largest and most diverse employer in West Dorset with over 3,000 staff, providing an acute hospital service to a population of over 250,000, with 400 beds, seven main theatres, and two day theatres.

We have been named one of the CHKS Top Hospitals, an accolade awarded to the top 40 performing Trusts.

Additional responsibilities:

1. Follow trust policies and procedures (e.g., risk reporting).
2. Contribute to the development of the ward/department by attending meetings and supporting the implementation of change.
3. Act as a resource link nurse for the ward.
4. Develop oneself and contribute to the development of others.
5. Handle patients' valuables and cash as required.
6. Ensure stock levels are maintained.
7. Manage resources within allocated budget.

Staff responsibilities:

1. Participate in the education and supervision of the ward team, including students.
2. Act as Team or Shift leader.
3. Mentor student nurses and unqualified staff, following appropriate training.
4. Supervise the ward team in the absence of the ward sister or senior nurse to develop managerial skills.
5. Accept the concept of clinical supervision.