Taking place 25 and 26 September between 2pm and 5pm at Bassetlaw Hospital and Doncaster Royal Infirmary respectively, the drop-in sessions are an opportunity to find out more about the Trust, the innovative work which takes place at its various sites and how soon-to-be-qualified students can apply to join the team.
At both events, a number of clinical staff will be on hand, including Heads of Nursing, Matrons and Clinical Educators. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour wards and departments and hear from the organisation’s leadership team about what plans are in place for, what promises to be, an exciting future for DBTH.
Moira Hardy, Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals, said: “Our recruitment events are a great opportunity to meet staff, visit departments and learn why DBTH is such a fantastic place to work. As a Teaching Hospital, we take pride in attracting and developing the next generation of nurses. We relish the opportunity of supporting people to take their first-steps within a career in the NHS, instilling our compassionate and caring values along the way, fostering within them the skills and confidence to reach their full potential. We have recruited some great nursing staff previously at these events and hope to do so again this year.”
In March 2019, the Trust will have a variety of posts available for newly qualified nurses across a range of adult and paediatric specialities. All newly qualified nurses employed at the Trust take part in a ‘Preceptorship Programme’, a scheme to provide support to nurses in their first year in post to help develop skills, maximise potential and empower them to make a real difference to patient care.
Max Bartle is a Staff Nurse at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, joining the Trust after qualifying in 2017, he said: “Since joining the team, the time has gone by so quickly and I’ve loved every minute of it. The Preceptorship Programme here has been so beneficial in giving me the opportunity to meet with other newly qualified nurses, as well as acting as a forum in which we can share our experiences. It really has made the transition from student to qualified nurse so much easier.”
Employing over 6,600 people, the Trust provides a wide-range of health services to a population of around 420,000 at three hospitals (Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, and Montagu Hospital in Mexborough) and community locations including Retford Hospital and Chequer Road Clinic.
The newly qualified positions at the Trust will be advertised in mid-September – check www.nhs.jobs.uk.