Job summary
This is an exciting time to join University Hospital Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and to develop your skills in a friendly and forward-thinking environment. An opportunity exists on our Trauma admissionswardC3 for a compassionate nurse who shares our Trust values.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate willingness and capability to work flexibly with a commitment to excellent team working that is absolutely essential during potentially stressful and challenging situations.
As a Trust we are committed to personal and professional development,supporting staff to achieve their full potential. You will apply your theoretical knowledge to your practice, as partof a wider multidisciplinary team,initiatingand delivering care.
An active UK NMC Registration isrequiredfor this role
Current location: Poole Hospital. Note this ward is due to move to Bournemouth Hospital in July 2026. Further details below.
Proposed interview date: 15th April 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand this role in full details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
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 service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site in July 2026 date.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand this role in full details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand this role in full details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Technical Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical systems
- Medications management: IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products.
- Problem solving approach and skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated with ability to work under pressure, thinking and acting coherently and with respect to others
- Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients, carers and significant others.
Experience
Essential
- Caring for patients with acute and long- term conditions
- Delegating workload, motivating a team and monitoring patient progress
Desirable
- Supervising Staff
- Providing training & education
Knowledge
Essential
- Use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care and communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills to recognise deteriorating patient
- NMC standards and limitations of professional practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Technical Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical systems
- Medications management: IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products.
- Problem solving approach and skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Highly motivated with ability to work under pressure, thinking and acting coherently and with respect to others
- Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients, carers and significant others.
Experience
Essential
- Caring for patients with acute and long- term conditions
- Delegating workload, motivating a team and monitoring patient progress
Desirable
- Supervising Staff
- Providing training & education
Knowledge
Essential
- Use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care and communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills to recognise deteriorating patient
- NMC standards and limitations of professional practice
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
