About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse or Practitioner to join the Outpatient Assessment Centre and Minor Procedure Suite at University Hospitals Dorset (St Mary's site). This is a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team providing care across a wide range of specialties, including:
Urology Trauma & Orthopaedics Dermatology Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) And other surgical/medical specialties
This role would suit someone with experience in a theatre setting or within any of the specialties listed. The service is focused on developing new ways to deliver diagnostic care and treatment, so enthusiasm for innovation and service development is essential.
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive individual who demonstrates strong teamwork skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will play an important role in supporting a positive team culture and ensuring the service runs safely and efficiently.
Please note that this post is based at St Mary's site, as part of the role, the successful candidate may also be required to work across any University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) sites in line with service needs.
Join us and be part of an evolving, patient-centred service that is shaping the future of outpatient assessment and minor procedures.
Interview date: 20th November 2026
Main duties of the job
Clinical Care Delivery
Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients undergoing minor procedures across multiple specialties.
Prepare patients, equipment, and procedure areas in line with infection prevention and control policies.
Assist in minor surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
Monitor patients during and after procedures, recognising and responding to changes in condition.
Provide discharge information and advice in accordance with Trust policies and individual care plans.
Administer medications and treatments in line with Trust protocols and NMC guidelines.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, care provided, and post-procedure outcomes.
Assist in setting up and smooth running of clinics and support Health care support workers.
About us
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.
In some cases this means that a 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Teamwork and Communication
Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with consultants, advanced clinical practitioners, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff.
Participate in daily team briefings, safety huddles, and handovers to ensure continuity and safety of care.
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and carers, offering reassurance and answering queries.
Escalate any clinical concerns promptly to senior nursing or medical staff.
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Adhere to all Trust policies related to patient safety, infection control, safeguarding, and medicines management.
Participate in audits, patient feedback surveys, and quality improvement initiatives to support service development.
Report incidents, near misses, or risks using the Trust reporting systems and contribute to any follow-up or learning.
Professional Development
Take responsibility for maintaining NMC registration and completing revalidation requirements.
Engage in mandatory training and continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
Take part in supervision, appraisal, and learning opportunities to develop clinical skills and knowledge.
Support junior staff and student nurses, acting as a positive role model within the team.
Working Conditions / Physical Demands
Required to stand and walk for most of the shift, with some moving and handling of equipment and patients.
Exposure to bodily fluids and clinical environments such as procedure rooms and recovery areas.
Some exposure to emotionally challenging situations when supporting patients and families.
Person Specification
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
- Minimum of 1 years post registration 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
- scrub skills
- recovery skills
- pre and post op
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
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
Poole Hospital St Marys site
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)