Staff Nurse

Job overview

Are you a passionate registered mental health nurse with motivation in your approach to mental healthcare? Waterston are looking for you to join!

Waterston Unit is a mixed sex ward, with a total of 18 beds providing a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs. The purpose of the ward is to offer comprehensive assessments and treatment enabling Service Users to have shorter stays in hospital and to develop clear plans of care. We are highly motivated and have a track record of implementing recovery-based care, with an emphasis on therapeutic and diverse interventions.

As a Staff Nurse you will assist the Ward Manager in providing high quality nursing care and treatment of patients in conjunction with other professionals. You will provide a high quality of care and treatment for patients who have physical, social, psychological and emotional health needs and enable them to return home with support from the Home Treatment Team and / or their Community Mental Health Team.

This is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications. Flexible shifts listed below.

Early: 06:45 - 14:15 Late: 12:45 - 20:15 Long Day: 06:45 - 20:15 Night: 19:45 - 07:15

For further information, please contact Sarah Suart at [email protected] or on 01305 361235.

Main duties of the job

We work closely as a multi-disciplinary team and value learning, having regular teaching and supervision with a shared vision and action plan for the service.

You will communicate with relatives and other visitors

You will help to organise and participate in therapeutic and social activities to have a positive influence on patients recovery.

You will supervise junior staff.

You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000.  For further details on relocation expenses please email [email protected]

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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 [email protected]