About this role
Job summary
Ward C25 Right are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our dynamic and friendly team.
Ward C25 Right is part of the Frailty pathway. We aim to provide the highest standard of care. We work closely as an MDT with Therapists, Doctors, Nursing staff and Pharmacy. We try to involve patients and their relatives in their care as much as possible.
This post offers the successful candidate incredible opportunity for career development as well as making an impressive impact on the unique service we provide.
There are opportunities to develop your confidence and your clinical skills in a supportive environment, to building and extend your existing managerial and clinical knowledge.
We also offer:
Excellent team spirit Development Opportunities Excellent and approachable staff Work life balance is key to the well-being of our staff Modern day working with our multi-disciplinary team Discounted nursery On site accommodation
Flexible working will be discussed during the interview
This role requires current NMC registration
Based at: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview date: 27th August 2026
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.
About us
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.
Job description Job 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
Experience Essential
Demonstrable Clinical Experience
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)