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Staff Nurse - A29R

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Bournemouth, BH7 7DWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

Ward A29R is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated staff nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. Ward A29R is part of Older Persons Servic...

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

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

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.

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.

Experience

Essential: - Demonstrable clinical experience; - Experience of caring for patients

Desirable: - Experience in providing end of life care

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice in the care of the older person
  • Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code

Desirable: - Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks

Qualification

Essential: - NMC registered Nurse; - Advanced Diploma/ Degree in adult health nursing studies

Desirable: - Teaching qualification; - Post Reg course related to care of the Elderly

Technical Skills competencies

Essential

  • IT skills
  • Literacy and Numeracy
  • Demonstrable ability in management of vital signs monitoring and escalation of the deteriorating patien
  • Non-IV medication administration

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and cannulation
  • ECG recording
  • Male Catheterisation
  • Awareness of audit in practice
  • IV medication administration including blood products

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

23 September 2026

Last checked

25 September 2026

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About the employer

UHD
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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