Intermediate Care Nurse

To demonstrate leadership.
To provide a high standard of holistic assessment and appropriate timely reviews.
To plan specialist care and/or rehabilitation programme, to promote and sustain independence/well-being for the individual in their own homes.
To deliver Nursing/Rehabilitation/care programmes for adults, many of whom have complex clinical and social needs with the aim of improving independence, function and quality of life.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.

Looking for something new and the opportunity to develop? Keen to work in the community setting and for a Hospital at Home Service? Enjoy working as part of a team? Do you get job satisfaction from delivering high quality patient care? This could be the opportunity for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Nurse or Nurse(s) to join the amazing Poole Intermediate Care Service. We are a multidisciplinary Team who prevent hospital admissions and secure early hospital discharges.
We deliver a hospital at home service, caring for patients in the comfort of their own homes.
This is a temporary post to cover maternity leave. The initial contract is for 5 months. However, due to changes within the Team it very likely to be extended. This can be a secondment or a fixed term contract. If you are interested, it will be worth your while to ring for more information.
The post will be a great opportunity to develop new skills and experience working in a Hospital at Home Service and may lead to a permanent post in the future., Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants 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 to reach your career goals
+ Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
+ Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust
+ Relocation costs where applicable
+ Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
+ NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
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