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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Staff Nurses 0-19 to join the dynamic Weymouth, North Dorset, and Dorchester Localities. Various part-time vacancies are available with core hours of 09:00 – 17:00, with no weekend working required.
Main Duties of the Job
The role involves participation in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, working in partnership with children, young people, families, Local Authority Children’s Services, Early Years Providers, Schools, voluntary and community sector agencies, and other healthcare providers. Collaboration with other members of the CYP Public Health Service 0-19 is essential to provide services that address identified needs, including safeguarding and supporting children, young people, and their families through evidence-based early intervention strategies.
Working for the Organisation
Dorset HealthCare is committed to empowering people to make the most of their lives through high-quality integrated healthcare services. The Trust operates 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 people. The organisation is dynamic and forward-thinking, with a track record of excellence reflected in its ‘outstanding’ CQC rating in 2019.
Dorset HealthCare fosters a culture of inclusivity, where diversity is celebrated, and employees are encouraged to be their authentic selves. The Trust values its 7,000-strong workforce, recognising them as key to its success. Staff are supported in their development, and opportunities to challenge, grow, and contribute to the Trust’s vision of continual improvement are plentiful.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities, refer to the attached job description and person specification. Applications should include a supporting statement demonstrating how the candidate’s experience and skills meet the criteria outlined in these documents.
Dorset HealthCare is committed to supporting individuals entering the workforce. An employability service is available to assist with application writing, interview skills, and other employment-related support. For more information or if support is needed, please contact [email protected]
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, and Training
Essential Criteria
- Registered nurse
- Membership of the relevant professional body (NMC)
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Knowledge of safeguarding children
Job-Specific Experience
Essential Criteria
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable Criteria
- Recent previous experience in a comparable role
- Managerial/supervisory experience
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
IT/Resources
Essential Criteria
- Experience of using electronic patient records
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrable evidence of aligning with the Trust’s values and behaviours
Business Travel
Essential Criteria
- Ability to use own vehicle for Trust-related business
Additional Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a good standard
Flexible Working
Dorset HealthCare offers flexible working options to promote health and wellbeing while continuing to deliver excellent patient care. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What Working for Us Will Provide
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Excellent NHS pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks for career development and advocacy
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, car leases, cycle schemes, home technology, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts for shopping, gym memberships, and more
For more details on the Trust’s culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes, and opportunities, please visit the careers website.
Application Process
Before applying for this post, ensure that you have read the job description and person specification. If your experience aligns with the requirements, applications are welcome. For further information about the role, contact details are provided.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Applicants who do not meet sponsorship requirements will be informed during the application process.
From January 2021, candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals will require sponsorship unless they hold permission to work via another route. Further guidance is available on the gov.uk website. Overseas applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Details on this process can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Deadline for Applications: Midnight, 15th December 2024
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