About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a staff Nurser to join the RACE Unit/ Older Persons Assessment Unit based at Poole Hospital.
The Older Persons Assessment Unit is newly refurbished and customised to facilitate 24/7 admissions for our aging community. With capacity for 21 bed spaces, the unit is always bustling and no two days are the same. We are looking for dynamic and passionate person to join our developing team to lead and empower one another in providing quality care to our complex elderly community.
Our aim is to provide all our patients with a comprehensive geriatric assessment upon admission. This approach means our patients receive the right care at the right time. In achieving this we work very closely as a multidisciplinary team.
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.
What can we offer you?
Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities Positive culture where everyone's voice is heard Practice Educator within the Directorate Development opportunities Friendly and approachable staff Flexible working Work life balance For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents.
Based at: Poole (but will eventually move to Bournemouth)
Interview date: 16th June 2026
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
Qualifications Essential
Lit/Num Assessment Required Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3.
Other Essential
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Knowledge Essential
An understanding around basic patient care Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Desirable
Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation;
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.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address RACE Unit
Poole hospital, Longfleet Road.
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)