Staff Nurse - Macmillan Unit
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Christchurch, BH23 2JXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for qualified nurses to join the inpatient nursing team at the Macmillan Unit. We require a motivated individual wi...
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.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have 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.
Qualifications
Essential: - NMC Registered Nurse; - Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable: - Teaching Qualification; - Post registration courses related to Palliative Care
Experience
Essential: - Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions; - Demonstrable clinical experience in End of Life Care
Desirable: - Previous experience of looking after terminally ill patients.; - Previous experience in nursing in the NHS.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Effective communication using a variety of methods.
- Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients, carers and significant others
- Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Able to integrate and work within the MDT
- Organisation and planning skills
Desirable: - Leadership and management skills
Technical Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Non-IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products
- Calculation of drug doses for infusions requiring frequent concentration
Desirable: - Venepuncture and cannulation; - Male Catheterisation; - Awareness of audit; - Verification of Expected Death training
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
- Knowledge of the End of Life strategy / quality markers/ advance care planning
- Knowledge of the conditions relevant to End of Life care
Desirable: - Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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