About this role
Job summary
We currently have a Band 6 permanent vacancy for experienced Registered staff with Emergency Department or Emergency medicine experience.
The successful applicant should have 4 years post registration with 2 years experience in ED, good communication skills and enjoy working in a changeable and challenging environment.
Main duties of the job
You will join a motivated team of Band 7 and Band 6 staff who work as part of a team but also are able to use their own initiative managing the department on a daily basis as well as being part of a team managing the teams of dedicated Registered staff and Healthcare Assistants.
Opportunities exist to develop personal practice and gain further experience in all aspects of emergency care and advanced practice, supported by the departments dedicated Clinical Practice Educators.
About us
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 work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving 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.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. 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.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/AHP Evidence of CPD Teaching Qualification ALS/ATLS/APLS or equivalent
Desirable
To be working towards/completed relevant speciality qualification
Experience Essential
4 years post registration experience with previous ED experience in an acute Hospital setting Understanding of professional nursing issues
Skills & Competencies Essential
Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
Desirable
Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems Evidence of an area of special interest Evidence of clinical audit Evidence of critical appraisal skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)