About this role
Job summary
Hospital at Home are looking for a staff nurse who is interested in the post for a the OPS hospital at home service. We are looking for a qualified nurse who is motivated and enthusiastic to join our developing service and multi-disciplinary team, with a passion for acute community care.
Hospital at Home is a service alongside virtual wards specialities within Older Persons Services. Our aim is to provide excellent person-centred holistic care to our service users and their families.
The role will include assessments and implementation of plans of care to patients whom conditions and treatment can be met within their own home or within the community settings safety to prevent them from remaining within the acute hospital settings when deemed appropriate.
A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role
This post offers the successful candidate incredible opportunity for career development as the service develops, as well as making an impressive impact on the unique service we provide.
Flexible working can be discussed during the interview
Within our diverse directorate we are also offering both fixed and secondment opportunities for further development opportunities.
This role requires a current NMC registration
Based at: Christchurch, although traveling is required on a daily basis throughout the BCP locality. Previous NHS experience is a requirement due to the autonomy of the role.
Interview date: week commencing 13th July 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
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.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
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
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Use of own care for transportation, with a valid Uk driving license
Experience Essential
Demonstrable clinical experience Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions for older people
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Christchurch Hospital
Christchurch
BH23 2JX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)