Staff Nurse - Outpatients
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH15 2JBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Secondment
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Nursing Team. We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking nurse to join our Outpatient...
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,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.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying
Qualifications
Essential: - Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalent
Desirable: - Diploma/Degree in relevant subject.; - Mentoring and Assessing course; - Evidence of ability to teach in practice.
Experience
Essential
- experience in an acute area or in a wound care role
- Evidence of supervising staff
- Delivering care as planned and in keeping with the needs of the patient
- Evidence of delegating workload and monitoring progress
- Experience of handling difficult situations
- Ensuring adequate and accurate patient documentation and records are maintained
Desirable: - Experience of mentoring students; - Experience of performing staff appraisals
Knowledge
Essential
- Assess the needs and plan the care of patients, evaluating progress to ensure the care remains appropriate and facilitate colleagues in these processes.
- Evidence based theoretical knowledge in wound care in order to apply to practice.
- Good understanding of the deteriorating patient and instigating appropriate treatment.
- Comprehensive applied anatomy and physiology to practice
- Good knowledge of NMC standards and limitations of practice.
- Knowledge of Clinical governance.
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust values
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, visitors and members of the wider MDT.
- Ability to perform wound care including complex dressings, removal of clips and sutures.
- Demonstrate physical dexterity and accuracy to undertake a range of clinical procedures appropriate to grade and speciality
- Assessment of clinical needs
- Ability to record and understand patient's clinical observations taking or instigating appropriate action
- Effective organisation skills including time management and prioritising
- Ability to recognise opportunity to teach and deliver training session
- Good computer skills including Microsoft office packages
Personal Attributes
Essential: - Willing ness to learn new skills and develop; - Demonstrates motivation skills
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
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First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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