About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to provide Health Care Support to a small friendly team of Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurses in Dorset.
Experience of working in a health care setting is essential for this post. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to use your own initiative as well as work effectively as part of a team. You must be flexible and have a positive approach to your work. The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with patients, family, carers and members of the public and staff.
You will cover a wide geographical area predominantly visiting people across West, Mid and North Dorset; however you will be part of the wider team of Community Heart Failure specialist nurses covering the whole of Dorset.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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.
Main duties of the job
The role will include, but is not limited to:
-Assisting the Community Heart Failure Specialist Nurses in the care planning, assessment, monitoring and review process of patients referred to the Community Heart Failure Service.
- Independently visiting patients in their own home to carry out a basic heart failure assessment and undertake simple clinical tasks such as weight, blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation monitoring, venipuncture sample collection, skin care inspection and prevention of pressure sores as delegated under the guidance of the Community Heart Failure Nurse. Other tasks may be requested when necessary such as recording ECG's, however if needed training and competency for this will be provided.
A car driver and owner is essential. You will be reimbursed for your travel expenses.
Knowledge of Systmone would be advantageous.
If you would like to join our rapidly developing service, your skills, enthusiasm and ability to work in a team would be valued. Ongoing training, supervision and multi-disciplinary working are our priorities to ensure the best care for patients.
You will be offered a full induction and training program.
About us
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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
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Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Skills to manage occasional challenging situations Good organisational and decision-making skills
Experience Essential
Primary/Community healthcare experience
Desirable
Previous experience of providing education and support for patients/carers. Previous experience with patients with a chronic health condition
Skills Essential
Phlebotomy skills Good time management skills Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative. Ability to deal with a range of people at all levels, including patients, carers, health and social care colleagues and other professionals Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague Good time management skills
Qualifications Desirable
NVQ / Diploma Level 2/3 in healthcare or willing to work towards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Forston Clinic
Herrison Rd
Dorchester
DT2 9TB
Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)