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Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.

The Role


Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised care plans
Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

About the Role

Base Location: Poole, New Forest, Yeovil, Salisbury, West London, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Melksham, Oxford, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, Basingstoke, Aldershot, Petersfield

Salary: Circa £50k OTE

- Base salary: £31,339 - £35,892

What we provide:

- The opportunity to be productive straight away.

- All tools and PPE required for the role.

- Access to a company vehicle.

- A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills.

- Overtime and Standby payments.

- Career stability within a sustainable industry with on-going progression opportunities.

- On joining you will also have access to range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Our teams are growing whilst also achieving great results, and you could be part of this exciting and challenging business that provides job security and the opportunity for you to develop.

SSEN are currently looking for experienced Linespersons to join our Southern Electric Power Distribution team.

A Linesperson is at the heart of our network, helping us to power change. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to develop an exciting career and further authorisation within SSE.

The role will include:

- Carrying out construction and repair work on all of our networks from LV up to and including 11/33kV.

- Being responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, whilst acting as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.

- This role can be demanding, and you'll also be required to respond quickly to any emergency situations that may arise as we want to provide the best possible service to our customers in their time of need.

- Working outdoors in all weather conditions with a requirement to undertake out of hours standby duties and short notice attendance for storm situations.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- DNO Industry in the UK or overseas recognised overhead line qualifications in LV, HV, 11kV & 33kV from a recognised training school; experience or qualification in 11kV Live Line working is highly advantageous.

- A proven track record in construction, repair and operation of electrical plant and equipment.

- A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority, strong communication skills and an ability to convey technical aspects in a transferable manner, enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.

- A flexible approach to complete out of hours stand-by duties and attend short notice work in the event of severe weather.

- It is an essential requirement you have a full UK driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351698.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

What's involved with this role:

Temporary Governance Officer/Admin – Human Resources



Job Ref: Bournemouth 5258450

Pay Rate: £15.18 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

Role Length: This opening assignment is for 3 months

City: Bournemouth, Dorset

As a point of contact for the People and Culture team you will support with managing, Freedom of Information requests, sharing and disclosure of personal information requests and data breach recording.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the process for Subject Access Requests by circulating to the appropriate manager, collating and redacting information to comply with Data Protection Act.
Manage and circulate requests for information to the appropriate colleagues, collating responses and supplying information to the requestors, ensuring compliance with the GDPR, Freedom of Information Act and adhering to strict legislative timescales.
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on information governance including, corporate policies and complex legislation.
Use initiative and analytical skills to apply existing methods and techniques with a range of different customers. Communicate and ensure understanding of required outcomes to comply with the Corporate Information Governance framework.
Create, recommend and implement new, more effective and efficient ways of working, identifying improvements in working practices and sharing best practice.
Support and lead the development of a records management process. Maintaining retention and disposal criteria, identifying areas for review and implementing changes, arranging task and finish groups, be the champion/super user for working groups, audit compliance with clear desk policies.
Undertake investigations and report on internal data protection breaches. Provide managers with the correct documentation and support to investigate within the deadlines required.
Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate with the level of the post.

Qualifications:

HR entry level qualification or equivalent experience



Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role, or context and ideally within a public sector organisation.
Knowledge of GDPR, practices, and legislation.
Experience in managing Subject access requests.
Proficiency in MS Office, HR information systems and advance use of Excel.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.

Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and exact job title.

To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would ask that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, not as a PDF.

If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.

Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.











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Job Ref: Bournemouth 5258450


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

CNC Miller
CNC Miller Salary: £30k -60k (day & night shift available)

The Company
My client is a precision engineering company with decades of experience in the aerospace and defence industries. They design, manufacture, and supply high-quality components for a wide range of applications, including jet engines, aircraft structures, and weapons systems. My client is committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services, and they are looking for a well-accomplished CNC Miller to join their team.

CNC Miller Role & Responsibilities

- Set & operate CNC Mills
- Comfortable using Fanuc or Heidenhain controls
- Using hand tools to inspect your own work
- Work from technical drawings
- Well-practiced keeping records of the manufacturing process, including the materials used, the tools used, and the settings used.
- There are positions available on the day shift and night shift
- Day shift salary: £30 - 33k
- Night shift salary: £50 - 60k


CNC Miller Skills

- Posses a Level 3 qualification or similar within Engineering
- A proven background within the aerospace, defence, or similar standard
- Able to change tools, set offsets, and edit programs


How to Apply for the CNC Miller Role
Apply now or call/message Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482 or email hayden.lines@holtengineering.co.uk for more information on the CNC Miller position.

CNC Turner
CNC Turner Salary: £30k - 34k

The Company
A precision engineering company with decades of experience in the aerospace and defence industries. It designs, manufactures, and supplies high-quality components for a wide range of applications, including jet engines, aircraft structures, and weapons systems. Forever committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services, and they are looking for a well-accomplished CNC Turner to join their team.

CNC Turner Setter Role & Responsibilities

- Set & operate CNC lathes
- Comfortable using Fanuc controls
- Using hand tools to inspect your own work
- Work from technical drawings
- Well-practiced keeping records of the manufacturing process, including the materials used, the tools used, and the settings used.
- There are positions available on the day shift and night shift


CNC Turner Setter Skills

- Posses a Level 3 qualification or similar within Engineering
- A proven background within the aerospace, defence, or similar standard
- Able to change tools, set offsets, and edit programs


How to Apply for the CNC Turner Position
If you're local to Weymouth and want to work within a fun, friendly & supportive environment for a business that offers excellent company benefits, apply for the CNC Turner role now or call Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482 for more information.

Full Time/Permanent: Full-time, permanent

Unqualified Salary: Base salary of £23,063.04 earning up to £30,807.04 with sleep in shifts.

Qualified Salary (full diploma Level 4 qualified upgraded from Level 3): Base salary of £25,565.54 earning up to £33,309.54 with sleep in shifts.

Location: Dorchester

Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation

Who are we?

Budwood, a part of Polaris Community, are a local business providing Residential Care and Support to children and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties as well as social and emotional mental health. Our young people here may have experienced adverse childhood experiences and so the aim of the service is to provide them with a stable comfortable home. As such, they will receive high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe as well as guidance to enable them to learn new skills to help with a successful transition to independence and adulthood.

We are looking for passionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our homes in Dorchester. You will be a part of a team that provide flexible and individual care packages towards all our children and young adults. Working for Budwood, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. All staff are trained in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting to best aid your understanding and ability to provide young people with the best support possible.

Main Duties and Requirements:

• Experience of working with children and young people as well as understanding of the issues that face young people in care
• Flexibility in your availability as you will be required to work 7 x 24 hour shifts including sleep ins over a 3 week rotation- 09:00am- 09:30am the following day
• Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people
• Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people
• To work well as part of a team and must be able to accept direction and guidance
• Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma
• Have a full UK driving licence and car as this role will involve travelling.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Be willing to learn
• Be able to work well as part of a small team
• Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous.

Benefits of working for Budwood:

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night
• Up to 6 week's holiday per year
• All meals on duty are provided
• Company pension
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

INDRESMP

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Unqualified Salary: Base salary of £23,063.04 earning up to £30,807.04 with sleep in shifts.

Qualified Salary (full diploma Level 4 qualified upgraded from Level 3): Base salary of £25,565.54 earning up to £33,309.54 with sleep in shifts.

Location: Bournemouth

Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation

Who are we?

Budwood, a part of Polaris Community, are a local business providing Residential Care and Support to children and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties as well as social and emotional mental health. Our young people here may have experienced adverse childhood experiences and so the aim of the service is to provide them with a stable comfortable home. As such, they will receive high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe as well as guidance to enable them to learn new skills to help with a successful transition to independence and adulthood.

We are looking for passionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our homes in Bournemouth. You will be a part of a team that provide flexible and individual care packages towards all our children and young adults. Working for Budwood, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. All staff are trained in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting to best aid your understanding and ability to provide young people with the best support possible.

Main Duties and Requirements:

• Experience of working with children and young people as well as understanding of the issues that face young people in care
• Flexibility in your availability as you will be required to work 7 x 24 hour shifts including sleep ins over a 3 week rotation- 09:00am- 09:30am the following day
• Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people
• Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people
• To work well as part of a team and must be able to accept direction and guidance
• Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma
• Have a full UK driving licence and car as this role will involve travelling.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Be willing to learn
• Be able to work well as part of a small team
• Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous.

Benefits of working for Budwood:

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night
• Up to 6 week's holiday per year
• All meals on duty are provided
• Company pension
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

INDRESMP

Full-time, permanent

Unqualified Salary: Base salary of £23,063.04 earning up to £30,807.04 with sleep in shifts.

Qualified Salary (full diploma Level 4 qualified upgraded from Level 3): Base salary of £25,565.54 earning up to £33,309.54 with sleep in shifts.

Location: Poole

Specific Hours: Shift pattern on rotation

Who are we?

Budwood, a part of Polaris Community, are a local business providing Residential Care and Support to children and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties as well as social and emotional mental health. Our young people here may have experienced adverse childhood experiences and so the aim of the service is to provide them with a stable comfortable home. As such, they will receive high levels of support and guidance to keep them safe as well as guidance to enable them to learn new skills to help with a successful transition to independence and adulthood.

We are looking for passionate Residential Support Workers to join one of our homes in Poole. You will be a part of a team that provide flexible and individual care packages towards all our children and young adults. Working for Budwood, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team which recognises you as an individual. All staff are trained in 'Developmental Trauma' and therapeutic parenting to best aid your understanding and ability to provide young people with the best support possible.

Main Duties and Requirements:

• Experience of working with children and young people as well as understanding of the issues that face young people in care
• Flexibility in your availability as you will be required to work 7 x 24 hour shifts including sleep ins over a 3 week rotation- 09:00am- 09:30am the following day
• Promoting, safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our young people
• Establishing and maintaining positive and trusting relationships with our young people
• To work well as part of a team and must be able to accept direction and guidance
• Encouraging the development of the individual interests of our young people
• Hold Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma/Children and Young People's Workforce/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - or be willing to work towards a required qualification and upgrade to a Level 4 diploma
• Have a full UK driving licence and car as this role will involve travelling.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Be willing to learn
• Be able to work well as part of a small team
• Be willing to undertake a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. Your DBS check shall be paid for by ourselves
• Experience with Emotional Behavioural Disorder, Social/Residential Work or Youth Work would be advantageous.

Benefits of working for Budwood:

• A sleep-in allowance of £64 per night
• Up to 6 week's holiday per year
• All meals on duty are provided
• Company pension
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes via our Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive training programme, followed by a comprehensive and ongoing CPD Programme
• Promotion opportunities
• Monthly clinical and professional supervisions, access to therapeutic support

Budwood Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

INDRESMP

As the college continues to strengthen and grow its Construction and Building Services provision, we are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic candidates to join our Construction & Building Services department as an Electrical Instructor.

We are now actively looking to expand our provision and seeking an instructor who can bring a wealth of skills and knowledge that will, benefit both the further education and employer services provisions This is an opportunity for passionate and inspiring individuals to join our existing team in a newly constructed, stimulating environment.

As Electrical Instructor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering practical and theoretical instruction and skills based training from a provided scheme of work (for a maximum of 300 hours depending on curriculum plan), to a range of students to complement the teaching and learning process meeting the standards for teaching and support of learning in further education. You will also assist in the support, supervision and instruction of students undertaking full preparation of the learning environment including equipment, technology, aids, materials and resources.

If you are a Construction operative looking to share your years of knowledge with the next generation of Construction students, apply now to join our excellent team. We will provide you with all the training needed and fully fund all teaching and assessing qualifications for those who are coming in ‘Off the tools’.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Kris Thorne at kris_thorne@weymouth.ac.uk

We are excited to hear from you!

This busy family in Bournemouth, Dorset is looking for a Live-in Nanny to assist them in looking after their precious baby. An ideal candidate will be someone energetic, proactive, focused on developmental stages and easygoing. The nanny will be expected to cook and prepare meals when the baby is able to have solid foods. They have two dogs so someone pet-friendly is ideal for this role however there will be no pet care required.

A valid first aid qualification is essential for this position.

Working hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm then 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, approximately 35 hours per week

Accommodation: Separate bedroom and shared bathroom with the mom for now

Duties include:

preparing milk
organising the child’s daily schedule
changing nappies
cleaning and sterilising bottles
setting up nap routine
washing and dressing the child
playing with the child
taking track of the child’s development and updating the parents
making sure the child is always safe and happy
taking to doctor’s appointment and helping the child with bedtime routine
organising the child’s clothes
doing laundry and ironing the child’s clothes
making sure the child’s room is always clean
doing occasional grocery shopping of the child’s supplies
The client needs someone who can start immediately.

If you are interested in this Live-in Nanny role, please apply and a consultant will contact you with more information.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £500 to £600 gross per week

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about delivering the very best experience to young people. We are currently looking for a Public Services Lecturer to join us on a full time, permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in teaching Public Services and someone who is enthusiastic about the subject and is keen to learn. The successful candidate will engage and participate in advising and assessing students, preparing course material that accommodates the learning strategy of the college and participating in training and meetings where required. Experience in delivery of teamwork and leadership, emergency response, major incidents, understanding the third sector and front line services would be highly advantageous. The role will also cross over into aspects of sport, exercise and health; including nutrition and fitness & training.

This could also suit a candidate with a Sport or Public Service degree who can use transferable skills to work across the two sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an outstanding area of the college. As part of a well-established team, you will work closely with colleagues and students across both of our campuses, ensuring success for both college and students.

An academic background in Public Services is preferred along with a recognised teaching qualification, (L5 or above). We will also consider someone who is willing to work towards obtaining this qualification. Experience of teaching Public Services and Sport BTEC level 2 and 3 and a willingness to teach on both programmes would be advantageous.

The role is for a full-time lecturer however a part time option or job share would be considered.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Laura Summers at laura_summers@weymouth.ac.uk

Warehouse Operative

Job Location: Poole, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,500 - £28,500 per annum
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4.30pm
Holidays: 22 days + 8 Bank holidays

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative on a Permanent basis, based in Poole.

Within this role, you will be responsible for looking after the warehouse stock, issuing stock to the tradespeople and undertaking stock checks / audits.

For this role we are looking for you to have;

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience as a warehouse operative
• Experience of using PCs with the ability to update with stock checks, book in / out of goods and maintain traceability of stock

Your duties will include;

• Keeping accurate records of warehouse stock.
• Conducting regular stock checks and audits.
• Issuing stock to tradespeople's and ensuring their vans are fully stocked
• Implementing and maintaining efficient storage solutions
• Undertaking stock checks / audits
• Using PC to book in/out of stock and maintain accurate records

For more information, please apply with a full CV and covering letter by email to jobs@rrm.uk.com or call our Recruitment Team on 01202 686000.

Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so if you do not hear from us within 3 days, please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise, we will review any applications already made to us and may contact you about other suitable roles.

Resource Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. It is the policy of the Company to take all reasonable steps to ensure that each applicant is assessed only in accordance on the basis of their qualifications, skills and abilities to perform the relevant duties without prejudice in regards to background, religion, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability or gender.

By completing our application process, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you in connection with your application by email and / or telephone & SMS under GDPR Article 6(1) (a) and you are also consenting to receiving information via the same means in relation to Resource Recruitment providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Policy can be viewed on our website under the Privacy Policy tab on our website. Should you wish, you may opt out at any time.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Poole community hospitals.

We are looking for an inspirational, highly motivated individual with exceptional proven leadership skills for the role of Community Hospital Matron.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills, be a positive compassionate role model, be innovative and passionate with evidence of being a champion for clinical standards and continuous improvement. You will be dedicated to improving patient experience and creating an environment where people feel safe, cared for and confident in the treatment they receive.

The individual will be accountable for ensuring the delivery of high quality person centred services with a focus on integrated care which always considers people’s safety, privacy and dignity.

To act as a champion for clinical standards and for continuous improvement in the service user experience, providing assurance that standards meet all contractual requirements.

Westhaven Radipole Ward have 33 inpatient beds and Bridport Colmers Ward have 24 beds

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.







You will have clinical responsibility for facilitating patient flow in and out of our community hospital beds monitoring hospital admissions, discharges and patient movement within the wards to identify bed availability and to ensure efficient use of beds.

You’ll be confident in complex clinical decision making, familiar with services in the health system to support patient referrals and transfers, and be able to offer professional challenge as appropriate. You’ll be forward thinking and solution focused.

You will have the vision energy and commitment to lead a community hospital through a period of transformation in line with our vision and values.

Working with us you will be supported and part of a strong team. You’ll 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.

We are looking for a Registered Health Professional a nurse or allied health professional with experience of developing services and experience at senior clinical leadership level.

This is a full time post and may include some weekends and bank holidays.

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.

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 10 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.

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.

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 emaildhc.careers@nhs.net


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

As a Learning Difficulty & Disability Wellbeing Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the college, focused on enhancing the overall wellbeing and reintegration of individuals who face various challenges in their lives.

You will work directly with clients, empowering them to overcome barriers with targeted support, improve their mental and emotional health, and create a path towards a brighter future.

This role is maternity cover until January 2026.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Di Ashmore at diana_ashmore@weymouth.ac.uk

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. 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 dhc.careers@nhs.net