Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Outpatients

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated Staff Nurses with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Outpatient nursing team. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to increase their skills by supporting procedure clinics and general clinics. Full training will be given.

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide high quality safe nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice.

Outpatients is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own clinical skills in line with progressive service delivery. This post is vital in supporting patients through their outpatient journey, as well as assisting with examinations and offering emotional support.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic trained nurse into band 5 staff nurse posts to assist with in the delivery of high standards of care. Outpatients hosts a variety of specialities in variety of Outpatient departments, Medical Surgical / Women's Health / Orthopaedics and Robert White Centre. This role is predominantly based in the Robert White Centre, but the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work across all departments.

The successful candidates will be dealing with both staff and patient issues, therefore will be one who demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation, excellent team working skills and forward thinking.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

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

405-25-NM437OUT

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment examination in order to implement management plans for patients.
  • Use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare to patients attending the outpatient department.
  • Participate in the delivery of formal and informal teaching for the nursing staff and act as a resource for education and development within the service
  • To work as part of the Nursing team in ensuring the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of care that is patient centred and evidence based.
  • To contribute towards the smooth running and development of the department through effective teamwork.
  • To contribute to the cleanliness and tidiness of the departments environment.
  • Work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment examination in order to implement management plans for patients.
  • Use specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare to patients attending the outpatient department.
  • Participate in the delivery of formal and informal teaching for the nursing staff and act as a resource for education and development within the service
  • To work as part of the Nursing team in ensuring the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of care that is patient centred and evidence based.
  • To contribute towards the smooth running and development of the department through effective teamwork.
  • To contribute to the cleanliness and tidiness of the departments environment.
  • Work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Evidence of CPD.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working in women's health or outpatient speciality.
  • Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing.
  • Minimum of 6 months post registration experience.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner.
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
  • Evidence of ability to manage time effectively and prioritise case load.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Evidence of CPD.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Experience of working in women's health or outpatient speciality.
  • Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing.
  • Minimum of 6 months post registration experience.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner.
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
  • Evidence of ability to manage time effectively and prioritise case load.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister Outpatients

Katy Cockwell

Katy.cockwell@dchft.nhs.uk

01305255292

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

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

405-25-NM437OUT

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


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