Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Lulworth Ward

Lulworth ward is a general surgical ward with a friendly and professional team that will provide an ideal environment for applicants to develop their skills, knowledge and competency in the challenging demands of caring for the acute surgical patient.

We have on ward support from a Clinical Practice Educator who works closely with the relevant Specialist Nurses. This is a clinical post and you will be expected to lead the shift as the Nurse in charge and manage your own caseload of staff from a HR perspective. A full induction programme will be provided and there will be ongoing education and support., Lulworth ward is a 31 bedded ward where you will need to be able to care for patients before and after surgery and be involved in all aspects of care from admission to discharge. You will need to be able to adapt to the changing workload whilst delivering compassionate, safe high quality care. The successful applicant will be joining a positive, friendly and supportive team focused on goals driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice.

At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.