Urgent Community Response Support Nurse | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 p.a. pro rata for part time |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wareham, BH20 4HB |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6260435/152-C04324 |
Summary
Dorset Healthcare are looking for an Urgent Community Response Support Nurse to join our supportive team based here at Wareham, covering the Purbeck area.
The multi-disciplinary team work with adult patients in their own homes or care homes to promote independence and improve quality of life by supporting them to remain at home. The post of Urgent Community Response Support Nurse has been funded to enhance the ability to avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital and support timely discharges from the acute and Community Hospitals. Dorset are also developing Virtual Wards to provide clinical care to patients with acute needs within their own home, of which this role will be very much involved.
The role of Urgent Community Response Support Nurse will be required to provide clinical assessment of patients in crisis and be able to problem solve and make decisions about their treatment. The role will also provide follow-up monitoring and assessment of these patients on your own caseload. We offer opportunities for further training and development. There is also the chance to be involved in Service development projects.
This role is a full time post however part time would also be considered of a minimum of 22.5 hours and as long as the services needs are met. Hours covered by the service are 08:00-18:00 7 days per week with weekend enhanced pay!
To have a discussion please contact rachel.felton1@nhs.net 07584800112
Responding to patients in crisis in their own homes to avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
Providing follow-up and monitoring through clinical assessment and interventions to support people to remain at home.
Undertaking clinical observations and nursing assessments, acting on findings and liaising with the MDT as required
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 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 Wednesday 15 May 2024