Responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the practitioner's professional activities and the dedicated shift lead as needed. Being part of the Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service visiting team, responsible for direct care of patients in their own homes, including supporting patients requiring Palliative care.
Support the team with managerial/clerical duties within the St Leonards hub as required, which includes telephone triage with patients, relatives, and healthcare professionals. Experience of undertaking personal development reviews for junior staff.
Ensure that medical instructions are understood, adhered to, and recorded, and that all equipment provided is maintained in good order. Our service comes equipped with lease cars with shared driving in your pairing. The vehicles are stocked with essential nursing equipment, including catheters, wound dressings, and palliative care stock, which may be required when visiting.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service will need to present a valid DBS certificate.
You will provide autonomous nursing care with a Healthcare Assistant (HCA), working as part of a supportive and collaborative unit. You will promote and sustain independence and wellbeing for individuals or carers in the relevant setting. Post-qualification experience of working in an autonomous role would be desirable but not essential.
You will drive the IUCS vehicles across Dorset, working in community, residential, or healthcare environments. Join a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Paramedics, and GPs. Professional development and career progression opportunities are available.
The Night Nursing role is part-time, 34.5 hours per week, from 20:00 to 08:00 over 3 nights. Part-time applications are welcome, with a minimum of 23 hours per week over 2 nights. Rota patterns can be discussed at interview. A full valid UK driving license is essential.
At Dorset HealthCare, we're committed to empowering people through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We are a dynamic Trust, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, serving a population of nearly 800,000 with a range of community and mental health services.
We value our diverse workforce of 7,000 staff and are dedicated to equal opportunities, inclusion, and building a workplace for the future. Join us to challenge yourself, build a career, and contribute to our vision of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.
We offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For more details, please email dhc.careers@nhs.net.
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