Staff Nurse - Older People Services, Same Day Emergency Care
The closing date is 25 March 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse within the Older Person's Same day Emergency clinic (SDEC), providing rapid assessment of acutely unwell patients.
We are looking for a high calibre individual with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be motivated to develop professionally in a supportive learning environment.
The ideal candidate will have staff nurse experience in an acute hospital and will be looking for a challenging and fast moving post that emergency medicine provides.
Applicants need to be a Registered Nurse , ideally with post registration experience in an acute setting with OPS experience. This post is subject to a 6 month Probationary Period, but will be renewed according to performance review.
The successful candidate will be required to cover shift patterns which include week day and some bank holiday and weekend working. This is and essential part of the role.
Please red the attached job description and personal specification for more in-depth information on this post.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration.
Interview Date: 31st 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.
This is a permanent position that will be based initially on the Poole site but will transfer to RBH when services physically merge - currently planned for mid July 2026.
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, BAME, 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
13 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-ME05786
Job locations
Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
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