We currently have a band 5 secondment for 12 months in The Vale District Nursing team, based in Shaftesbury Community Hospital. The hours available are 30 per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Key Responsibilities
* Work as a registered nurse as and when required with community nursing teams, providing evidence‑based, high‑quality, holistic nursing care for patients in their own homes.
* Carrying out nursing assessments, treatment and care and liaising with other agencies as appropriate.
* To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for patients to meet their specific needs.
* To assess the needs of patients in a variety of settings and formulate a plan of care. This may involve liaison with carers, other health professionals, GP’s, consultants, hospital nurses, social workers, hospice staff, specialist nurses, voluntary and statutory workers.
* To provide evidence‑based nursing care to a defined patient caseload with the support of the District Nurse.
Requirements
* Excellent communication skills are required when caring for patients in their own homes.
* Any clinical skills required for this post will be supported.
* Applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position.
* 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 may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
* This is a fixed‑term role and will be offered on a secondment basis only for those with current NHS service. Permission to be released on secondment must be obtained before submitting an application.
Benefits
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
* Excellent NHS pension scheme.
* Health and wellbeing services.
* Flexible working options, including family‑friendly hours.
* Free training and one‑to‑one career coaching to reach your career goals.
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs.
* Access to nine staff networks.
* Relocation costs where applicable.
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave.
* NHS discounts to save on shopping, gym membership and more.
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