University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Stroke Unit

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

Are you a staff nurse searching for your next challenge?

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic staff nurses to join our inclusive and friendly multidisciplinary team in the Stroke Unit. We are in the process of expanding the Stroke Unit to 43 beds.

We offer a bespoke stroke induction programme and actively encourage clinical training, including an on-site Stroke Practice Educator. This role offers the successful candidate an incredible opportunity for career development and a chance to make a positive impact on the service we provide.

We will help to develop your clinical skills in a supportive environment, building on your existing knowledge to give you the confidence to progress - if you are committed and caring, join us and be a part of our quality improvement initiatives.

In return, we can offer you:

  • Positive team spirit
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • A team who support one another
  • Flexible working
  • Work life balance
  • Practice Educator
  • Stroke Induction Programme

Deputy sister Kate Shearer said:

"I have worked on the unit for eighteen years, it has been supportive in ensuring I have the right work/home life balance to enable me to continue with my career. There is a real team spirit on the unit and great learning opportunities."

We are accepting applicants for full time and part time hours.

Sponsorship is available for this role.

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: 27th March 2026

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

153-ME05754

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide nursing expertise, facilitate evidence-based patient care.To support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service forpatients and their families.To work within and to support the Trust objectives and the ward departmentphilosophy and standards.To supervise and direct junior staff, to act as a resource to provide educationand training and this may include members of the multi-disciplinary team. You maybe required to take charge of the ward area in the absence of Ward Manager/deputies.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide nursing expertise, facilitate evidence-based patient care.To support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service forpatients and their families.To work within and to support the Trust objectives and the ward departmentphilosophy and standards.To supervise and direct junior staff, to act as a resource to provide educationand training and this may include members of the multi-disciplinary team. You maybe required to take charge of the ward area in the absence of Ward Manager/deputies.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and as part of the whole directorate
  • Good organisation skills and the ability to plan and prioritise own workload in an unpredictable environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Educated to degree level or relevant experience/qualifications

Desirable

  • Post graduate studies or a desire/willingness to attend

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Computer literacy with a wide range of software's. Databases and spread sheets.
  • Intravenous drug administration

Desirable

  • Stroke experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Current working knowledge of the NHS
Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work independently and as part of the whole directorate
  • Good organisation skills and the ability to plan and prioritise own workload in an unpredictable environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Educated to degree level or relevant experience/qualifications

Desirable

  • Post graduate studies or a desire/willingness to attend

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Computer literacy with a wide range of software's. Databases and spread sheets.
  • Intravenous drug administration

Desirable

  • Stroke experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Current working knowledge of the NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Helen Westall

helen.westall@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194001

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

153-ME05754

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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