University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Site Manager - Development Posts

The closing date is 29 April 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen, motivated and experienced registered nurses to join the Clinical Site Management Team as Developmental Clinical Site Managers to support the Trust in the delivery of a 24/7 service.

The successful candidates will learn the day to day management of capacity and flow through the Trust. They will be expected to be able to make complex decisions weighing up all the facts with regard to managing the flow when the Trust is experiencing capacity pressures. They will become experienced in managing issues and making decisions with regard to staffing, clinical placement of patients and understanding dependency and supporting staff in managing patients with mental health issues and the legal responsibility the duty manager has in these. The individual will develop skills and experience in site safety and management, these are integral facets of the role.

The successful individuals will be expected to be experienced in the recognition of acutely ill patients and be able to make appropriate and timely clinical decisions in support of the H@N and Outreach services.

We would be interested in receiving applications from individuals who feel they meet the essential elements of this job specification who have a desire to be part of this progressive team

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview date: Tuesday 5th May 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,developingand 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 servicerelocatesas 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

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £54,710 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-CO05738

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Proven Management Experience

Desirable

  • Recognised leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working in the acute setting at a band 6 level or above.

Desirable

  • Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience.
  • Extended role skills including venepuncture and cannulation
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered nurse
  • Proven Management Experience

Desirable

  • Recognised leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working in the acute setting at a band 6 level or above.

Desirable

  • Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience.
  • Extended role skills including venepuncture and cannulation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

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

Castle Lane East

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:

Clinical Site Team Lead

Abigail Brelsford

abigail.brelsford1@nhs.net

03000194322

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £54,710 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-CO05738

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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