Staff nurse post on the Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a fixed-term role for 12 months. The work centres on specialist nursing care for critically ill patients and their families, delivered to NMC standards using evidence-based practice, while helping the unit run smoothly. The unit runs intensive care and high dependency beds, and the post includes a rotation through all critical care areas, including nights. Visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is available, subject to UKVI criteria.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist nursing care to critically ill patients and their families
- Deliver high standards of evidence-based, patient-centred care
- Practise in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies
- Work with the team to keep the unit running efficiently
- Develop own skills in critical care
- Rotate through all areas of critical care, including nights
Qualifications
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
- Registered nurse
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Proactive approach to the care of critically ill patients
Other
- Commitment to Trust values of integrity, respect, teamwork and excellence
Nice to have
- Understanding of professional nursing issues
- Recent acute nursing experience, minimum 12 months post registration
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
- Evidence of ability to practise as a competent practitioner
- Ability to manage time effectively
What’s offered
- Orientation programme from a dedicated practice educator
- Competency training in critical care and equipment
- Mentorship
- Additional educational opportunities within the department and Trust
- Opportunity to expand role within the limits of professional status
- Flexible working and working patterns considered where appropriate
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
