Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
About
Our busy, modern hospital provides a full range of district general services, including an accident and emergency department, and links with satellite units in five community hospitals.
We are the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 210,000, living within Weymouth and Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck. We also provide renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset; a total population of 850,000.
Our 3,000 staff work in GP surgeries, schools, residential homes and peoples own homes as well as Dorset County Hospital and the community hospitals.
Dorset County Hospital has approximately 400 beds, seven main theatres and two day theatres, and has been designed with a major commitment to Public Arts in Hospital. Related services are grouped into three connected wings: North, South and East. Entry to the hospital is gained via nine main entrances.
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Key details
Location
SiteDorset County HospitalTownDorchesterPostcodeDT1 2JYMajor / Minor RegionDorset
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHours37.5 hours per week
* Full time
* Part time
Salary
Salary£29,970 - £36,483 Pro Rata Per AnnumSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 5 (Band 4 Pending Registration))
Specialty
Main areaTrust-Wide
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job Overview
Are you a final year Nursing Student due to qualify with dual registration in Adult and Mental Health Nursing? Are you looking to start your newly registered career in a Trust that will nurture and support you? Brilliant, Dorset County Hospital sounds like the perfect place for you.
We can offer you an incredible and exciting place to build your career, in our Emergency Department. We will provide you with a first class preceptorship programme that now includes leadership development, and you will have access to a committed, supportive team of practice educators, as well as opportunities for ongoing CPD to realise your full potential.
The vacancies on offer are for permanent orfixed term contracts subject to requirements at the time.
This post is only for those qualifying around September 2025 with dual NMC registration in Adult and Mental Health Nursing.
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To succeed with us, youll need to have a true passion for providing the best patient care, and hold our trust values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence. On top of being part of our incredible team, youll enjoy an enviable quality of life in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain plus a comprehensive range of benefits including 27 days holiday (rising to 33 days), the NHS Pension Scheme, wide-ranging retail and travel discounts, relocation assistance, a subsidised restaurant, employee health and wellbeing support, and more.
Please note, this vacancy is for individuals about to qualify as healthcare professionals (Nurse) on UK based NMC approved programme. If you are an internationally trained nurse looking to obtain NMC registration, please email [email protected] rather than apply and we will be in touch in due course.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, 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.
With a vision of delivering compassionate and safe healthcare, Dorset County Hospital is the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 250,000 across Weymouth and Portland, West and North Dorset and Purbeck.
In addition, we provide renal services for 850,000 people throughout Dorset and South Somerset and employ over 3000 people across the county.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. Please scroll through to find the JD/PS appropriate to the role you are applying for. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] 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.
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.
Trust Strategy | Dorset County Hospital (dchft.nhs.uk)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* In final year of studying or recently qualified/fully registered in the UK in your profession (NMC/HCPC etc)
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of recent CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate your experience while undertaking your training, stating what areas you have obtained experience in, for example: General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Elderly Care, A/E, Theatres, Critical Care, Gynaecology etc.
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrate an understanding of professional issues and the 6 Cs.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner
* Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
* Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
* Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management
Documents
* Job Description & Person Specification (, 542.2)PDFKB
* Car Parking Information for Employees (, 225.0)PDFKB
* DBS Code of Practice (, 54.9)PDFKB
* Dorset Map (, 59.3)PDFKB
* Guidance regarding Disabled Staff (, 96.3)PDFKB
* Advice for Candidates (, 110.5)PDFKB
* Trust Values (, 678.1)PDFKB
* The NHS Constitution (, 568.7)PDFKB
* DCH Recruitment Information Pack (, 1.2)PDFMB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameEmma VaughanJob titleRecruitment Team LeaderEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01305 254655 #J-18808-Ljbffr