Community Staff Nurse

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. Preceptorship We would welcome applications from newly qualified

• nurses/occupational therapists/ physiotherapists 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

We are seeking a part time community staff nurse in the Sturminster Newton/Shaftsbury team. You will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills when caring for patients in the community setting. Training will be proved for any clinical skills required for this role. Effective communication is required within a community nursing team. We have a good work ethic which includes treating each other with respect and have an open and honest culture. This is a part time role of 30 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service 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.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager. What working for us will provide: + 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions) + Excellent NHS pension scheme + Health and wellbeing services + Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours + Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals + Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs + Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust + Relocation costs where applicable + Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying and selling annual leave + NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities. What you need to do