psychologist Bridport, England
Job description
Are you looking for a challenge?
Would you like to be part of the Children and Young People Public Health 0 to 19 Service that is committed to delivering high quality care to Children, Young People and their families, and to work within a skill mix Health Visiting model?
We are able to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic staff nurse with a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of children and their families. The successful candidate will also have an interest in the Key Public Health agendas.
If this is you we are looking to appoint aPublic Health Staff Nurse (PHSN Band 5) in Bridport and West Dorset on a fixed term contract for 12 months. This is a part time role of 19hrs hours per week.
Working corporately, the successful candidate will be a flexible team player and a role model who is able to demonstrate a willingness to support the health visitors to deliver the Healthy Child Programme.
In return we offer excellent training and development opportunities and will support the completion of required competencies.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and care to people on an allocated
- Advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence through educational programmes.
- Plan, implement and review health improvement programmes in a range of settings.
- Recognise, assess, and manage risk across the immediate and wider working environment ensuring
- To evaluate care, taking appropriate action leading to improvement in quality
with complaints.
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.
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.
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 with The Prince’s Trust to 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 [email protected] access the support.
