Overview
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Are you dynamic, and do you enjoy a fast paced environment that offers you daily challenges? Would you thrive in exposure to medical emergencies when caring for medical specialty patient groups, alongside the elderly Frailty patient group that we specialise in?
We are looking for motivated individuals who want to develop as leaders to join our senior nursing team on the Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU). This is an exciting time to join OPAU with future developments. You will enjoy a challenge where no two days are the same and join a team committed to providing the best possible patient care at the front door.
Responsibilities
* You will be responsible for co-ordinating the Unit, and managing flow through the department, whilst supporting the team to deliver quality care in meeting the acute and changing needs of our patients.
* Deputising in the absence of the clinical leaders.
* Providing admin-based tasks in support of the clinical environment, governance, and team members.
About University Hospitals Dorset (UHD)
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three-site acute trust with 'university hospital' status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
Location and Lifestyle
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches, you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work. We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce. At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women\'s Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group. As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Recruitment & AI Disclosure
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Further Information
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
Networks & Flexibility
UHD has active networks including Women\'s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
Advert Timing
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates
Internal candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
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