Job summary
- Main area
- Neurlogy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (9 months maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 153-ME04938
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Poole Hospital
- Town
- Poole
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Portland Ward
Band 5
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
A unique opportunity has arisen to be part of an excellent team within the Portland Ward covering 12 months maternity leave. The Portland Ward consists of fourteen beds and provides specialist care for patients with acquired brain injuries and providing neuro rehab.
The post holder will have post registration nursing experience and demonstrate high standards of patient care, clinical expertise within a clinical environment and neurology experience is desirable but not essential.
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge with the opportunity for on-going education, career development, progression and job satisfaction then apply now.
You will be a requirement to work a fully flexible rota, including weekends, nights and bank holidays.
This role requires: Active UK NMC Registered Nurse
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Working for our organisation
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 teammates 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 about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service during 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC
Desirable criteria
- Diploma/Degree in relevant subjects. Preceptorship and/or Mentor course.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Acute medical nursing
Desirable criteria
- Relevant experience within neurological/brain injury setting
- NHS Experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team and project a positive image.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal/non-verbal.
- Effective time management and prioritising skills. Assessment of clinical needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Flexibility and adaptability to be able to work 24 hour shift pattern.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Relevant applied anatomy and physiology.
- NMC standards and limitations of profession practice.
- Evidence based practice.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dominic Watts
- Job title
- Clinical Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 019 2537
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