Job summary
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for RN / RSCN to join our happy and cohesive Emergency Department team as we start a multi million transformation and expansion. Are you enthusiastic, motivated, keen learner, innovative and forward thinking? If so, we would like to hear from you.
We are a busy working environment with a high turnover of patients which sees and treats children and adults with a range of conditions including minor injuries, major trauma, medical and surgical emergencies and mental health conditions. Clinical working areas include Majors, Minors, EDAU and Resus. We have a dedicated Clinical Practice Educator to ensure robust support and education as you begin your new journey.
Main duties of the job
We currently have full-time band 5 Staff Nurse vacancies within our busy Emergency Department at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Successful applicants should have good communication skills and enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment. You will be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on own initiative. Opportunities exist to develop personal practice and gain experience in all aspects of emergency care.
This job involves internal rotation for all ED staff and we work 12.5 hour shifts (1 hour break), day and night.
About us
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.
As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles.
If you are currently in the NMC UK registration process, and have completed your ILETS and CBT please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.dchft.nhs.uk) rather than completing an application.
Unfortunately if you are in the very early stages of your application we are unable to recruit you at this time, but if you are happy share details with our recruitment partner please email recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse/RSCN.
- Evidence of CPD.
- ILS / PILS / TILS
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- To be working towards /completed relevant speciality qualification.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Significant and recent post registration experience with previous A/E experience.
- Understanding of professional nursing issues.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
- Evidence of an area of special interest.
- Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
- Evidence of critical appraisal skills.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse/RSCN.
- Evidence of CPD.
- ILS / PILS / TILS
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- To be working towards /completed relevant speciality qualification.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Significant and recent post registration experience with previous A/E experience.
- Understanding of professional nursing issues.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
- Evidence of an area of special interest.
- Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
- Evidence of critical appraisal skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
