Leg Ulcer Staff Nurse | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £5,302 - £6,455 p.a. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Poole, BH12 5BF |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6204224/152-C00424 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within Dorset Leg Ulcer Service.
We have a vacancy for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to work 7 hours per week within the service on Mondays and Thursdays at the Village Surgery Leg Ulcer Clinic from 12:00-15:30
Support and training will be given.
There would also be ample opportunities to work extra hours on a bank contract to cover annual leave and sickness within team.
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.
Informal enquiries welcomed.
Working with key individuals, the post holder will be responsible for:
• The ongoing development for the nurse led complex leg ulcer management service
• Provide evidence based professional advice on all aspects of Leg Ulcer management to patients and their carers
• Asses, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based nursing care
• Deliver leg ulcer care within DHUFT, in accordance with RCN guideline
This job entails working alongside a healthcare support worker to see patients at the Village Surgery leg ulcer clinic, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating leg ulcer care.
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 is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024