Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service Nurse (Night Nursing)

Dorset HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, forward-looking Trust as a qualified nurse in the Integrated Urgent Care Service. You will be part of a supportive Community Night Nursing team, providing essential nursing care to adults in their homes. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work flexibly, supporting patients with diverse needs, including palliative care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while utilizing essential nursing equipment and lease vehicles to ensure high-quality care. The Trust values its workforce and promotes an inclusive workplace, making it a great place to build a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Flexible working hours

Enhanced DBS check covered

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with experience in autonomous nursing and palliative care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including palliative care.
• Accountable for all aspects of professional activities and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Autonomous nursing care

Palliative care

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Nursing equipment

Lease cars for patient visits

Job description

Dorset HealthCare are looking for a qualified nurse to join our Integrated Urgent Care Service as part of our supportive Community Night Nursing team!

You will be joining a fantastic team who form part of the Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service that is made up of a Multi disciplinary team of Nurses, Paramedics and GP's. You will deliver face to face nursing care to adults who have been referred to the team.

We will be looking for you to provide autonomous nursing care with an HCA so you are always part of a supportive and collaborative unit. Our service comes equipped with three lease cars which are used during shift covering the whole of Dorset, driving is shared in your pairing. The vehicles are stocked with essential nursing equipment, which may be required when visiting including catheters, wound dressings, palliative care stock.

This is a permanent position. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including evenings and night working.

Responsibilities:

1. Be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioner’s professional activities.
2. Being part of the Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service mobile team, being responsible for direct care of patients in their own homes, including supporting patients requiring Palliative care.
3. Support the team with managerial/clerical duties within the St Leonards hub as required, which includes telephone duties.
4. Ensure that medical instructions are understood, adhered to and recorded.
5. Respect and care for patients' property and ensure the economical use of nursing equipment.
6. Ensure that all equipment provided is maintained in good order.
7. Able to undertake personal development reviews for junior staff.

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.

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.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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 us.