Total 125 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Dorchester, DT1 2NQ

The post-holder will work closely with the all members of staff in ensuring the delivery of a high quality service. This will require the utilisation of good secretarial, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of word-processing and other computerised systems. All secretaries appointed to the Urology service have a shared responsibility to service the needs of the department

·To provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Urology team in order to facilitate the smooth, efficient and effective running of all elements of the service.



· To act as a point of contact for patients/carers and other health professionals. Dealing with queries, providing information and escalating to the clinical team where appropriate. This will require a caring and empathetic approach and it will necessitateestablishing communication networks with the team and with other appropriate health care professionals, both internal and external to the organisation.



· To work with the clinical and managerial teams to maintain and support departmental / divisional practice and procedures to ensure that both operational targets and quality standards are achieved.

The post holder will be an active and enthusiastic member of the Urology Department at Dorset County hospital providing a first-contact service for patients within the service. The successful candidate will form part of a high quality and close team within the hospital.

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 Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk 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.


This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

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Band 6 Deputy Sister Outpatients 37.5hrs

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to work as part of the Outpatient team. Do you have a particular interest in Medical, Surgical, Oncology, Haematology, Gynaecological or Orthopaedic specialities, than this could be the post for you.

If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a team who are passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality nursing care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patient's privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained, and at all times, the care given is patient centred.

You need to have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, who are forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.

The successful candidate will also be required to deputies for the Senior Sister for Outpatients in her absence and also provide support across all the Outpatient areas in times of A/L and sickness, including Weymouth Community Hospital, and South Walks House, therefore the ability to travel between sites is essential.

The working pattern is flexible to support the needs of the service, including weekend and evenings.





The post holder will :
• Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment examination in order to implement management plans for patients.
• Use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare to patients attending the Outpatient department and to assist Senior Nurses on the development of new and current Outpatient services and clinics
• To work closely with the Senior Nurses, Divisional Managers and the Multidisciplinary Team to provide high quality and cost effective patient focused services.
• Coordinate staff rostering within the department to ensure that the day to day services are managed and that resources are effectively and efficiently used to deliver a high quality service.
• Participate in the delivery of formal and informal teaching for the nursing staff and act as a resource for education and development within the service.

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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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.

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 Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk 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.


This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Aug 2024

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Staff Nurse Band 5 Outpatients

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Outpatient nursing team. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to increase their skills by supporting procedural and general clinics. Full training will be given

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide high quality safe nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice.

Outpatients is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own clinical skills in line with progressive service delivery. This post is vital in supporting patients through their outpatient journey, as well as assisting with examinations and offering emotional support.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic trained nurse into band 5 staff nurse posts to assist in the delivery of high standards of care. Outpatients hosts a variety of specialities in variety of Outpatient departments, South Walks House, Women's Health , Orthopaedics and Robert White Centre. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work across all Outpatient areas.

The successful candidates will be dealing with both staff and patient issues, therefore will be one who demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation, excellent team working skills and forward thinking.

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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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.

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 Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk 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.


This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024

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Assisting Orthodontic Department Clinical staff in all relevant aspects of Orthodontic treatment for patients to include 4 handed assistance in all clinical procedures. Responsible for decontamination of instruments burs/bands prior to packing and sending to CSU Aid in taking of patient records including photography, height recording and other duties as required. Provide guidance and instruction to patients concerning Orthodontic treatment and maintenance of Orthodontic appliances. Taking phone calls when appropriate from patients where advice and / reassurance is sought.

A rare & exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified nurse with renal experience to join our expanding, dynamic team of renal specialist nurses. The role requires someone able to support the existing & expanding home therapies with skills & experience in Peritoneal dialysis. The role is varied & involves working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide the highest quality innovative care.

You must be flexible in your approach to work; this includes travelling between hospital sites to deliver nurse led clinics and visiting patients at home. Access to a car and possession of a clean driving license is essential to the post. You will need to be able to work flexible hours to ensure the requirements of the service are covered.

This clinical nurse specialist role has delegated responsibility for the case management of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Patients within the Trust, including assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care and setting standards of quality care.

Previous renal experience essential and peritoneal dialysis would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be supported to develop the necessary skills within the role. The Trust has an excellent educational programme supporting personal development in autonomous practice including working towards Advanced Practitioner roles.

The role is varied in managing the care of patients from decision to undertake PD as a preferred method of Renal Replacement Therapy. This includes:
• Educating patients and families, assessing their home for suitability and working with MDT to get any adaptations made.
• Organising and aiding best practice regarding Catheter placement, care post op.
• Training patient and support person how to carry out Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD), in hospital and at home.
• Coordinate & manage the treatment of patients with peritonitis.
• Organise and run clinics to review patient's treatment, carry out tests, follow up and act upon results to ensure adequacy of dialysis is maintained as well as general well-being and carry out routine procedures e.g. line changes.
• Act in an advisory capacity to provide support and advice to patients, support person, and nursing staff to ensure that dialysis is carried out safely.
• Teaching nursing staff to carry out CAPD to assist patients who become unwell and are admitted for acute treatment.
• Teaching to a group of individuals with differing learning abilities
• To develop practice according to standards and best practice guidelines
• To work autonomously with a patient group coordinating patient need with other members of the MDT
• To value & embrace ongoing education for patients & within the wider MDT.
• To communicate effectively with all areas of the health care disciplines

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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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.

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 atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif 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.


This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

The Nursing Associate is to undertake the following key responsibilities in delivering health services: a. Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professional dependent) with a focus on promoting good health and independence b. To provide high-quality holistic and person-centred care to individuals c. To provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF d. To provide wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required e. To provide Feno testing f. To improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity g. To contribute to the delivery of integrated care h. To work with a supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace i. To support registered nurses to enable them to be able to focus on the more complex clinical care. j. To perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, respirations and pulse k. To provide flu vaccinations, ECGs and venepuncture and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the organisation in line with the competencies of the role (training provided where necessary) l. To promote health and wellbeing to all patients, for example undertaking the NHS health check m. To advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services n. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records ensuring that clinical data is appropriately recorded on SystmOne using Ardens templates. o. To process pathology results as required p. To enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service q. To work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present. r. To contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance. s. To attend a formal review with your manager when required. t. To support and deliver health promotion and wellbeing programmes including any opportunistic delivery. u. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area. In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Nursing Associate may be requested to: a. Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives enhancing service delivery and patient care b. Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner. c. Continue personal development and training. d. To understand practice and departmental policies e. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes. f. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility. g. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Sugarman Health and well-being is currently seeking a health care assistant, to provide clinical support to a young man, with a spinal injury near Dorchester.

We are looking for a team of Health Care Assistants to work 12 hour shifts and who are flexible on working days and nights.

You would become an essential part of the clients team in enhancing his life. Our client is reserved and enjoys the technical aspects of the world such as computers, tv series and chess.

The ideal candidate would be able to not only provide care, but also help to empower and encourage the service user to lead a fulfilling life. Previous experience in a complex care background is preferred but not essential. However 6 months experience in care is required and full training and support will be given.
We do ask that candidates have a positive and active attitude and are organised and punctual.
About the Health Care Assistant role:

⦁ Hourly Rate(Weekdays): £14.50(Weekends)£15.50
⦁ Location: Dorchester
⦁ Shifts: Alternate Staurdays and/or Every Tuesday
⦁ Flexible
⦁ Contract Type: Full Time
⦁ Speciality: Complex Care
⦁ Start Date: ASAP
⦁ PPE provided

The ideal candidate would:

⦁ Help promote our client`s independence
⦁ Have a can do attitude and be flexible to support our client in what he wants to each day and night
⦁ Have clear English and great communication skills
⦁ Be patient in understanding the clients needs
⦁ Be proactive, energetic and thoughtful with a sense of humour
⦁ Be willing to travel on holiday with our client
⦁ Be happy to work with animals
⦁ Must be a non smoker

We are looking to employ Personal Care Assistants who are passionate about giving the best care they can, promoting independence and enhancing our clients quality of life.

You would become an essential part of his existing care team in this fulfilling and exciting role.

Theory and practical training will be provided to ensure you have the correct skills to support this individual to care for his family. This will give you the opportunity to learn new skills, develop your career and experience exciting things.

Benefits working for Sugarman Health and Wellbeing include:

⦁ Enhancing our Service Users quality of life
⦁ On going training development
⦁ Ongoing support from other Carers, the Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager
⦁ Weekly Pay
⦁ Paid via PAYE or Umbrella
⦁ Lucrative refer a friend scheme *Terms and conditions apply
⦁ Holiday Pay (PAYE only)

What are your duties as a Health Care Assistant in this package?

⦁ Able to support in Moving and Handling & Personal Care
⦁ Supporting and maintaining all clinical needs such as bowel and bladder management
⦁ To be respectful and maintain professional boundaries
⦁ Someone who will go above and beyond for the Service User and staff involved in the package
Applicant requirements:
⦁ A minimum of 6 months care experience
⦁ Able to work in the UK and can show documents
⦁ Full enhanced DBS
⦁ Up to date CV

Interested in applying for this role?

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse

Nurse Seekers is proud to be recruiting a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner and Room Leader on behalf of a private Nursery based in Dorchester. The successful candidate must be able to work as an effective member of an early year’s team contributing to the education and care of children from ages 3 months.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan as part of a team and implement a curriculum programme, meeting the needs of individual children, supporting and enabling their learning.
• To support Keyworkers to observe, record, assess and report individual children's progress in accordance with policy and procedures.
• To be involved in the delivery of an effective early year’s service, participating in relevant teams as necessary.
• Keep abreast of early years local and national developments.
• To support children’s well-being meeting the needs of the individual child in accordance with our duty of care.
• Support and challenge children’s learning, through stimulating and purposeful learning situations indoors and outdoors to help children develop skills in the Prime and Specific Areas of Learning for children up to the age of five.
• Organise the learning environment to best enable children’s learning and encourage and extend children's questions and investigations (displays, artefacts/resources, furniture, etc).
• Encourage the emotional, social, physical, creative and intellectual development of the children.
• Contribute to the warm, supportive and caring environment for all children.
• Welcome children and parents, as part of induction and help with liaison at transition.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours - individually negotiated
• Paid break during day
• 28 days plus half a day per year worked holiday per year, including Bank Holidays, rises each full year at April up to 30 days
• Full induction training
• A commitment to fully funded CPD - incl. Food Hygiene, First Aid, Health & Safety, Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, etc, - all provided free of charge for all staff
• Full/Part Funded Qualifications by agreement with real opportunities for career progression
• DBS checks paid by Sunny Days
• Length of Service Rewards
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• Hot staff lunch provided when on duty
• 50% childcare discount
• Free Flu Jab
• Uniform – polo, fleece & jacket - all provided free of charge for all staff
• Sick Pay Scheme – eligible after one years’ service
• ‘Refer a New Recruit’ Scheme

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively send your most up-to-date CV to tayler@nurseseekers.co.uk

PHYSICAL SKILLS The Lead Cancer Nurse will be required to have developed physical skills through practice e.g. venepuncture/cannulation and will be expected to demonstrate competence in administration of cytotoxic drugs and train and assess others in this skill. The Lead Cancer Nurse will use physical examination skills and history taking skills as part of her assessment process of patients. Following successful completion of the nationally accredited NMP training, the post holder will undertake non-medical prescribing (NMP) for patients being clinically managed in the post holders area of specialism. It is the post holders responsibility as a non-medical prescriber to work within the boundaries of the NMP policy at DCHFT and to the NMCs Standards of proficiency for nurse and midwife prescribers Where clinically appropriate and following the necessary, approved training, the post holder will initiate and participate in end of life care discussions with patients and their families, including DNACPR discussions. Complete documentation to support DNACPR discussions, including the DNACPR form in line with the DCH resuscitation policy and the pan Dorset DNACPR policy. Ensure the DNACPR policy is adhered to at all times. Where clinically appropriate and within the boundaries described in the post holders personal non-medical radiology protocol, the post holder will request radiology investigations. All requested investigations results will be followed up by the post holder or a plan made for the patients oncologist to review the report in a timely manner. IRMER training will be undertaken regularly in line with trust policy to support non- medical requesting of radiology investigations RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS The Lead Cancer Nurse is accountable for the delivery of the nursing service within the designated areas, developing and monitoring quality standards in respect of patient care thus ensuring continuous improvement is responsible for creating pathways for patients that improve and enhance their experience, including that patients are treated with respect at all times, ensuring privacy and dignity is protected by setting and monitoring standards will ensure that the highest standards of prevention and control of infection are set and monitored in every ward and department within the designated areas aligned to the high impact changes and Health and Social Care Act 2008. Will maintain knowledge and skills in relation to all relevant areas of nursing, including the extended roles of physical examination, radiology requesting and non-medical prescribing. RESPONSIBILTIY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT The Lead Cancer Nurse is responsible for ensuring there are safe systems of care within the designated areas is required to follow Trust policies, implement policies for own work area and propose changing to working procedures /policies which may impact on other Directorates is responsible for service development of areas of responsibility in line with Trust and government initiatives and that nursing staff in the designated areas implement all relevant policies RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES The Lead Cancer Nurse will have delegated responsibility for the ward and outpatient area budgets will be required to produce business cases for new nursing staff, services, procedures and equipment will ensure that they and staff know the procedures for handling patient valuables is responsible for ensuring a working system to deliver the Trust and Divisional Health and Safety policy RESPONSIBILITY FOR STAFF Line manage the sisters in charge of the Fortuneswell Unit, specified cancer clinical nurse specialists, oncology social workers, cancer support workers and PA to cancer leads. Ensure sisters have systems in place and implemented to manage work planning and allocation, clinical supervision, appraisal, training and development, grievance and discipline, sickness absence, individual staff performance, recruitment and selection and any other system commensurate with the post Leading the professional development of nurses, developing extended roles, including organising procedures/tests, nurse led discharge and where appropriate nurse prescribing.

The Lead Cancer Nurse:



· will be expected to communicate highly complex, sensitive information to patients, relatives and staff at all levels throughout the organization and external agencies

· will be required to overcome communication barriers with patients, staff and the general public who are displaying emotional crisis, which may on occasion include vulnerability, verbal and physical aggression, learning difficulties and language barriers

· will be required to give presentations to small and large groups from a variety of occupational groups, including presentation of changes to working practice that may appear contentious

· will be expected to effect change in working practice, use negotiation skills to engage staff in changing practice and negotiate resources for services

· will be expected to work and liaise closely within the Division in delivering service needs.

· will work closely with cancer teams within the trust, the Dorset cancer Partnership, cancer teams

· at other Dorset acute trusts, Wessex cancer Alliance (including Wessex Lead Cancer Nurse forum).

The post holder will provide expert, professional leadership to nursing staff responsible for the delivery of cancer care at DCH, including the clinical nurse specialists, cancer support workers, staff working on SACT delivery and acute oncology services at DCH. The post holder is the designated Lead Cancer Nurse for the Trust.

The post holder will represent cancer nursing for DCH at regional and national meetings where necessary, ensuring the patient is central to any workstreams or developments.

The lead cancer nurse will take responsibility for implementation of the regional and national cancer strategies, including issues relating to workforce, education & training, cancer performance targets, quality, risk, personalised care, inclusion and deprivation and personalised medicine (genomics).

The post holder will maintain clinical expertise and credibility by working in a patient facing area of oncology or haematology for approx. 2 PA’s each week. This will be negotiated and defined by the postholder and line manager, based on their specialist area of expertise. The clinical element of the role will be delivered at an advanced level and as such this post may interest advanced clinical practitioners as well as other senior nurses with extended skillset.

At Dorset County Hospital (DCH) we aspire to providing outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our trust strategy is focussed on three strategic goals: People, Place, and Partnership. It signals our intention to truly value our staff. Our people are our most important asset, and we want them to feel valued, welcomed, respected, they belong and matter. We recognise the link between high levels of staff satisfaction and improving patient experience and outcomes.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Dorset County Hospital has a number of employees from overseas delivering high quality services and we recognise the value of diversity in leadership.

PHYSICAL SKILLS


• The Lead Cancer Nurse will be required to have developed physical skills through practice e.g. venepuncture/cannulation and will be expected to demonstrate competence in administration of cytotoxic drugs and train and assess others in this skill.

· The Lead Cancer Nurse will use physical examination skills and history taking skills as part of her assessment process of patients.

· Following successful completion of the nationally accredited NMP training, the post holder will undertake non-medical prescribing (NMP) for patients being clinically managed in the post holder’s area of specialism.

· It is the post holders responsibility as a non-medical prescriber to work within the boundaries of the NMP policy at DCHFT and to the NMC’s Standards of proficiency for nurse and midwife prescribers

· Where clinically appropriate and following the necessary, approved training, the post holder will initiate and participate in end of life care discussions with patients and their families, including DNACPR discussions. Complete documentation to support DNACPR discussions, including the DNACPR form in line with the DCH resuscitation policy and the pan Dorset DNACPR policy. Ensure the DNACPR policy is adhered to at all times.

· Where clinically appropriate and within the boundaries described in the post holder’s personal non-medical radiology protocol, the post holder will request radiology investigations. All requested investigations results will be followed up by the post holder or a plan made for the patients oncologist to review the report in a timely manner.

· IRMER training will be undertaken regularly in line with trust policy to support non- medical requesting of radiology investigations





RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

The Lead Cancer Nurse



· is accountable for the delivery of the nursing service within the designated areas, developing and monitoring quality standards in respect of patient care thus ensuring continuous improvement

· is responsible for creating pathways for patients that improve and enhance their experience, including that patients are treated with respect at all times, ensuring privacy and dignity is protected by setting and monitoring standards

· will ensure that the highest standards of prevention and control of infection are set and monitored in every ward and department within the designated areas aligned to the high impact changes and Health and Social Care Act 2008.

· Will maintain knowledge and skills in relation to all relevant areas of nursing, including the extended roles of physical examination, radiology requesting and non-medical prescribing.



RESPONSIBILTIY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

The Lead Cancer Nurse



· is responsible for ensuring there are safe systems of care within the designated areas

· is required to follow Trust policies, implement policies for own work area and propose changing to working procedures /policies which may impact on other Directorates

· is responsible for service development of areas of responsibility in line with Trust and government initiatives and that nursing staff in the designated areas implement all relevant policies



RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES



The Lead Cancer Nurse


• will have delegated responsibility for the ward and outpatient area budgets
• will be required to produce business cases for new nursing staff, services, procedures and equipment
• will ensure that they and staff know the procedures for handling patient valuables
• is responsible for ensuring a working system to deliver the Trust and Divisional Health and Safety policy



RESPONSIBILITY FOR STAFF


• Line manage the sisters in charge of the Fortuneswell Unit, specified cancer clinical nurse specialists, oncology social workers, cancer support workers and PA to cancer leads.
• Ensure sisters have systems in place and implemented to manage work planning and allocation, clinical supervision, appraisal, training and development, grievance and discipline, sickness absence, individual staff performance, recruitment and selection and any other system commensurate with the post
• Leading the professional development of nurses, developing extended roles, including organising procedures/tests, nurse led discharge and where appropriate nurse prescribing.




This advert closes on Sunday 11 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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. Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.

PHARMACY

Apprentice Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician

Hours
37.5 hours per week including weekend and bank holiday working on a rota basis
One late night shift per week

Pay
• Year 1- 70% of a Band 4
• Year 2 - 75% of a Band 4

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a 2-year training contract. We are looking for versatile individuals who are able to adapt and cope with high pressured situations. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise their own workload and work flexibly within the team. The successful candidate will need to be able to accommodate late night, weekend, and bank holiday working.

Within the workplace, you will rotate through areas of the Pharmacy department, working alongside our friendly and experienced team. You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in dispensary, distribution & ordering and being part of the medicines management team on the wards. You will also gain knowledge in more specialised areas such as Aseptic services.

Patient care is at the centre of all we do within the pharmacy and as a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician (PTPT) you will play a crucial role in this. This includes helping patients with their medication adherence and optimisation also healthy lifestyle advice.

This course is delivered as a blended learning experience. With plenty of on the job learning as well as 20% of off the job learning time provided. Whilst this time is provided there is an expectation that additional study will be completed outside of working hours. The course is assessed by a variety of assessments, course work and case studies culminating in a final portfolio.

Please note apprenticeship rules and eligibility criteria will apply to this post.

The hospital has 400 beds, and was officially opened in May 1998. It has a bright, spacious and friendly environment. The hospital is situated within easy walking distance of the historic town centre of Dorchester, which is eight miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and within minutes of areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The purpose-built Pharmacy provides a clinical pharmacy service to Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Dorset University Foundation Trust (DHUFT). The pharmacy has undergone a refurbishment and has a state of the art dispensary with benefits of a new ARX robot installation, Prescription Tracking System (PTS) with full Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) throughout the hospital.

After suitable training the post holder will:
• Dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with current procedures
• Dispense Controlled Drugs in accordance with current procedures
• Dispense prescriptions for external pharmacy customers in accordance with current procedures
• Provide cover for the Assistant Technical Officers’ (ATO) annual leave and sickness
• Provide medicines reconciliation for inpatients at DCHFT
• Provide a final accuracy check for medications dispensed for the patients of DCHFT

Once qualified you will be able to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This is the governing body that ensures that all pharmacy professionals are working to the correct standards.


This advert closes on Sunday 11 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job responsibilities The post holder will provide: support to lead practice staff and will help support the repeat prescriptions system deal with acute prescription requests and medicines reconciliation. The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice and PCNs.

We ask that you are a GDC registered Dental Therapist, are passionate about patient care (adults, children and special care), share our values, enjoy your work and are a flexible team player. We welcome informal contact from you (telephone calls, visits, meeting colleagues) in advance of putting in your application - please contact Erica Boulton, erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk or 07771 396042