Employer Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Wimborne hospital Town Wimborne Salary £12,829 – £15,617 p.a. Salary period Yearly Closing 10/06/2026 23:59
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Wimborne Hospital Outpatient nursing team.
Wimborne Hospital Outpatient Department hosts a variety of specialist clinics, including cardiology, general surgery, and orthopaedics.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide high standards of nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice. The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate good leadership qualities.
The successful candidates will be dealing with both staff and patient issues, therefore will need to be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation and excellent team working skills and forward thinking.
Experience of working in the NHS is essential.
Main duties of the job
To act up in the absence of senior staff.
To work as a member of the Outpatient Team as a competent practitioner.
To facilitate a high standard, efficient and friendly service for patients attending Clinics in the outpatient department.
To work across the outpatient services at various sites if required with the base outpatients at Wimborne Hospital.
To meet service objectives and work within the operational policy.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Person specification
Knowledge, Skill, Training
- NMC registration
- Membership of the relevant professional body
- Understanding the role of outpatient staff nurse
Job Specific Experience
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
- Evidence of CPD
Managerial Experience
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring of junior staff
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
- Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients, visitors, or external organisations verbally
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities
At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
- 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
- Health and wellbeing services
- Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
- Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
- Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
- Relocation costs where applicable
- Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
- NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Lucy McDiarmid
Job title Deputy Sister
Email address lucy.mcdiarmid@nhs.net
Telephone number 01202856463
Please contact Sr Lucy McDiarmid or Sr Deb Chase on 01202 856463 or Clinical Lead – Samantha Stroud (samantha.stroud2@nhs.net) for further information regarding the post
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