We recently went into partnership with Bournemouth University and, with the merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, became University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust this is a really exciting time to join us!
Our ambitious multi-million pound plans to develop our sites are well underway, including developing RBH as the major acute and emergency hospital in East Dorset, PH as the major planned care hospital, and ambitious plans for Christchurch to support on-going patient treatment.
Joining UHD gives you the opportunity to enjoy all that Dorset has to offer. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town , and Poole has a large natural harbour and is perfect for water sports or relaxing at a quayside restaurant.
With both the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck on our doorstep, over 7 miles of stunning sandy beaches and coastal paths, we are located within an area of amazing beauty providing a great place for you to achieve your rewarding work life balance.
Join us at a very exciting time for Critical Care in Dorset.
Following the creation of University Hospitals Dorset , innovative and ambitious plans to develop a new build 30 Bed Critical Care Unit are well advanced to serve the population across the region. Join us and take advantage of the many opportunities that Dorset has to offer in the way of a rewarding work life balance.
We are located within an area of outstanding beauty which includes opportunities to drive, walk, run, swim or cycle in the New Forest , in the Purbecks, along miles of golden beaches and the Jurassic coastline. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town with a wide selection of restaurants and cafes; theatres, cinemas and sporting activities and Poole attracts many visitors, has a large natural harbour and is perfect for water sports or relaxing at a quayside restaurant.
Transport links are excellent with Bournemouth International airport, Cross-channel ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London.
We work 12 hour shifts with all staff expected to work both day and night rotation.
12 months acute care experience is desirable as well as a goal of providing excellent nursing care and an enthusiasm to learn being essential.
The successful candidate will be offered a full orientation program, an extended supernumerary period, further supervised period, and an in-house Introduction to Critical Care Nursing course to support practice.
The unit also supports further critical care education in partnership with Bournemouth University at Degree / Masters Level. In time our staff are offered ongoing development opportunities to support them towards shift coordinating and the Band 6 role.
If this job requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Closing date: 1st June 2022
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