Total 47 job vacancies by Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.


The Women's Health team is looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Booking Officer to join their team.

The purpose of the Elective Admissions Booking Officer will be to comply with all administrative procedures associated with the admission of elective, planned, diagnostic and cancer patients in order to contribute to the delivery of waiting time targets for admissions. To provide a high standard of administrative support to the Consultant and his/her team, interacting with other departments, General Practitioners and patients as required. Scheduling and booking Minor Operations Outpatient clinics.

Supporting the Elective Admission Validation and Theatre Schedulers as required and deputising for them in their absence.

Full training will be given on the systems you will be required to use.

Base Location:Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBA

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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.

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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a knowledgeable, motivated individual to join the Integrated Discharge Team, specifically to support discharge facilitation across UHD.

This positions offer the successful individuals the opportunity to enhance their specialist knowledge and expand their scope of practice in respect of complex discharge planning, supervising and mentoring staff and supporting patients progression toward a safe and positive experience of discharge process.

It is essential that the successful candidate possess well-developed interpersonal skills as this role requires the individual to communicate effectively at all levels and the ability to clarify a complex discharge pathway in a professional and sensitive manner. They would be expected to demonstrate expert negotiation skills to manage situations when challenges arise between trust, commissioning and adult social care staff, and would need to support ward staff when decisions made do not meet the expectation of patients or their representatives.

The postholders would be expected to work across the 7 day working week pro rota including weekends and bank holidays, the positions would be based at both Poole and Bournemouth hospitals

Please note we will not be able to offer sponsorship for this role

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

The primary purpose of the post holder is to provide a visible presence across UHD to deliver supervision, mentoring, training, and support for the discharge facilitators/ keyworkers.
• To ensure a consistently safe, responsive and patient-focused service provided by the Discharge Facilitators/ Keyworkers.
• To escalate issues as appropriate to the Clinical Discharge Leads in the discharge team
• To act as the discharge expert to coordinate and facilitate safe and timely discharge.
• To work in partnership with the MDT, social services, integrated care board, discharge services team and voluntary agencies regarding simple and complex needs identified during the admission process to provide effective discharge planning to patients and their representatives that facilitate discharge

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 anticipated by autumn 2026 thisrole and base of work will predominantly relocate to Bournemouth Site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’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.
• To be first point of contact for queries for the discharge facilitators/keyworker
• Work autonomously with support from the Clinical Discharge Leads, Cluster leads and wards across both UHD sites supporting with monthly meetings for information sharing and training.
• Establish and maintain effective, collaborative working with colleagues in Primacy/Secondary Care, Social Services, Voluntary and independent Sectors in all aspects of patient care, including family members and carers.
• Ensure that personal support and development is gained through performance review, regular supervision and that training needs are identified with subsequent training as appropriate, in line with Trust policy
• Be a patient advocate
• Escalate delays or complex issues within the discharge planning process in line with the agreed escalation process ensuring the appropriate professionals and/or senior managers are notified
• Actively participate in your own personal development plan with your supervisor in order to develop the skills and knowledge required to carry out the responsibilities set out in the job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Dietitian with an interest in surgical oncology and nutrition support across both our Poole and Bournemouth sites of UHD

Base Location: Cross site - Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

The role is to provide specialist dietetic support to patients who have Upper GI cancers throughout their diagnosis, treatment and recovery. This will involve working with patients requiring radical and palliative treatment (chemo/radiotherapy/surgery) and also providing advice and support for patients requiring pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.

The job will include close working with the wider multi-disciplinary team looking after this group of patients and attending consultant lead clinics. The role also includes the management of home enterally fed patients in liaison with the Home Enteral Feeding service and Dietitians at other local hospitals.

There is also the opportunity to provide support and cover to the Nutrition Support Team and Nutrition MDT, which can include PN management. You don't have to have direct experience of this to apply as we have a fantastic team who can provide training and support gaining skills in this area.

The successful applicant will receive clinical support and opportunities to develop their clinical expertise and knowledge regarding all aspects of the nutrition service settings through formal and informal training.

This role is autonomous and a genuine interest in oncology and a commitment to providing high standards of care for patients is essential as well as excellent communication skills with the ability to work to a high standard both independently and as part of a team.

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.


• To work as a member of the dietetic team providing a comprehensive, effective and evidence based dietetic service for patients at University Hospitals Dorset, including but not limited to UGI cancer and gastroenterology patients.
• To manage the caseload of the upper GI oncology patients who require radical treatment (chemo/radiotherapy), and or radiotherapy and patients having palliative treatment.
• To independently formulate safe, appropriate and accurate treatment plans for oral, enteral & parenteral nutrition as part of care plans with the multi-disciplinary team.
• To work with the UHD nutrition support MDT to provide a weekly service in nutrition support to those with complex feeding issues.
• To provide support to both the surgical and gastroenterology wards at UHD giving specialist advice to patients with a variety of clinical conditions.
• Deliver a fortnightly gastroenterology outpatient clinic with support from the specialist gastroenterology dietitian.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.


At this exciting time, are you what we are looking for?

Are you looking for a new challenge and career progression? Working with multi professional colleagues, and become part of an exciting Gynaecology team? working across sites as required gaining a vast knowledge base within this speciality. Experience in theatres is desirable but not essential. The trusts offers a wider variety of specialities including – Trauma and Orthopaedics, general, head and neck, Obstetrics, day surgery, vascular, Ophthalmology, urology, anaesthetics and recovery–We encourage career progression for all our staff and training will be given to facilitate development. Your peers, surgeons and senior staff will support you to learn new skills and to expand your practice

We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on Best Practice in operating Theatre setting. If you have , skills, experience although, not essential and drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, then University Hospitals Dorset theatres are the place for you.

Band 2 development role with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 within 12 months if specific criteria achieved and supported by line manager.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Neurology Administration and Typing support to join our excellent Pan Dorset Neurology service at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This role will be based at the Poole Hospital site.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. You will enjoy working as part of a busy team and be able to communicate effectively with various staff groups.

The post holder will support the Consultant PA’s and other members of the Neurology team with a suite of administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will be looking for an opportunity to develop their knowledge of the Quality and Risk landscape within a healthcare setting . We would welcome applicants who have experience of working within healthcare or those with transferrable skills from outside the NHS.

37.5 hours per week

Rota: Monday-Friday

Location: Poole

Interview date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

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.



To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.


The neonatal and maternity operations and performance manager is a new role at UHD and is key to delivering our Trust strategy of aligning these two core services.

The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and management for both clinical and non-clinical team members. They will ensure resources are available for clinical teams to deliver safe and effective care and are encouraged to find innovative new ways of working.

The neonatal and maternity services are currently planning a move to the new building in Bournemouth and this post holder will be involved in ensuring this is safely managed.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: 3rd December 2024

In conjunction with the General Manager for Women and Children, the post holder will work in collaboration with the Director of Midwifery, Head of Midwifery, Neonatal Matron and Clinical Lead to ensure that resources are available and utilised effectively to provide high standards of service, teaching and research, in this family-centred environment .

Close collaboration with Finance, HR, Business Intelligence and other central departments will be critical to ensuring each service functions effectively. They will be expected to have good attention to detail and be able to trouble shoot specific issues and work independently.

They will have a role in ensuring accurate data collection and submission which is reported both internally and externally. They will develop relationships with the neonatal ODN, ICB and wider stakeholders to ensure UHD reporting is accurate and timely. They will be required to undertake analysis and interpretation of a wide range of complex information, to continuously monitor clinical and financial performance.

The post-holder will be expected to take forward agreed projects to improve service delivery in key areas. Fostering effective working relationships with clinical teams and ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to service provision and planning will be critical.

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 anticipated during April 2024 when thisrole and base of work will relocate toBournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse in our Oncology/Haematology department within Poole Hospital's Dorset Cancer Centre, covering the Dorset area.

The post will involve working within the Oncology/Haematology Day Care, delivering systemic anti-cancer treatments.

We are looking for a flexible, motivated band 5 to join our team. It is essential to be organised, and have the ability to manage your own work load.

The post holder must be able to maintain and facilitate a high standard of care for patients and their family or carers, while working with all members of the MDT and supporting the senior team.

This role requires NMC Registration with one year post registration experience.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.




An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and dynamic nurse or therapist to join the Dorset Multiple Sclerosis Service as an MS Specialist Nurse/Practitioner (or work towards this role in a Band 6-7 training post*).

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated registered nurse or therapist with excellent communication skills and relevant experience to deliver high quality, specialist care to people with MS in the Dorset area, and to be part of the on-going development of this forward-thinking service.

You will use your knowledge and skills to provide proactive management of people with MS from diagnosis onwards, offering specialist assessment, intervention, monitoring and support to patients and their families. You will work within the hospital and community settings, across Dorset.

We are committed to continuous professional development and offer on-going training within the MS Service.*Band 7 in the training post would be gained after successful completion of the MS Development Module and module assignment (MS Trust) and full achievement of Band 6 competencies (with emergence into Band 7 competencies) in the local MS Nurse competency framework.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration or an active HCPC Qualification or therapist with profession specific recognised registration

Base Location: Poole

Interview Date: TBC
• To promote clinical excellence in the management of Multiple Sclerosis as a specialist nurse/practitioner. Working autonomously.
• To be a resource for in-depth knowledge of own specialist clinical area and actively disseminate relevant information through appropriate channels.
• To actively facilitate the delivery of expert specialised patient care based upon principles of evidence and best practice. This may be achieved either directly through personal contact or indirectly via supervision of practice.
• To provide information, advice and psychological support to patients, their families and health care professionals; liaising and referring on as necessary to the appropriate health care professional in hospital or the community.
• To engage in the formation of and delivery of educational programmes.
• To attend and actively participate in relevant Trust wide meetings.

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.



See job description and person specification for more details on post, responsibilities and requirements.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

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The Radiology Physics Department support a range of cutting edge imaging equipment across our hospitals within the Trust. We are looking for a highly experienced physicist in the field of Diagnostic Radiology to join our growing team as Deputy Head of Radiology Physics at University Hospitals Dorset. We also support MRI, Ultrasound and Lasers, so an interest in this area would be advantageous though not a requirement for the post. Anyone wishing to keep their skills and knowledge up to date in this field would be supported and encouraged to do so.

The ideal candidate will be a HCPC registered clinical scientist and hold RPA2000 certification to act as an MPE and RPA in the diagnostic radiology, although applications from those holding only one certificate are encouraged as support for attainment of the other will be provided.

Candidates who are not certified MPE or RPA but who are demonstrably close to being able to submit their portfolio for either may be considered for appointment to a lower band, initially.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

• Provide day to day management / target setting of appropriate junior Medical Physics staff and Health Education England trainees (STPs and PTPs).

• Contribute to the business planning process of the department.

• Lead in the development of radiation protection and quality assurance of radiography.

• To act as Lead MPE for research and ethics applications

• To supervise MPEs in their roles as modality leads

• To assist lead RPA and act as deputy RPA when head of Radiology Physics is unavailable

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.



• Assess the radiation protection and imaging performance aspects of all new radiological imaging equipment, as part of the commissioning process.

• Evaluate the long term performance of highly complex radiological imaging equipment such as CT scanners.

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of radiographic equipment and radiographic techniques throughout the district in so far as they affect radiation dose and / or image quality.

• Monitor & advise on the QC programmes of various clients.

• Lead in regular audits of radiation doses to patients and assist in setting local Diagnostic Reference Levels, as required by The Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposure) Regulations.

• To participate in utilising the Dorset dose management system (DMS) to analyse radiation doses from routine clinical radiology and to take a lead in appropriate optimisation work through multi-disciplinary teams.

• To lead in incidences investigations advising on CQC/HSE notification requirements and assisting in investigations where appropriate.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

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The Estates Department are looking for a carpenter to provide a comprehensive maintenance, repair and installation service of the buildings, grounds, engineering services and associated equipment throughout the Trust .

The appointed candidate will need to be flexible in their approach to their working hours and where they are working in the Trust

Additional contact information:
Stuart Brodie-Building Supervisor 0300 019 8565


Base Location: Poole Hospital but cross site working will be required

Interview Date: TBC

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

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.

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 at interview

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you an experienced, driven Administrator?

We’re looking for an organised and highly motivated individual who can join the SACT/Immunotherapy Toxicity Service team in cancer care working autonomously as well as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

Base Location: University Hospitals Dorset - Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals

Interview Date: TBC

You’ll provide support to the SACT clinical team through administrative tasks such as audio typing,demonstrate excellent typing/IT skills, generating audits and compiling statistics.You’ll be able to maintain confidentiality and be able to communicate effectively.

The main focus of this role is to provide administrative support to the senior SACT and IO nursing team.

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.

To find out more about the role - please refer to the job description and person specification within the supporting documents.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

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University Hospitals Dorset is looking to recruit a motivated person, to join our expanding Theatre Department delivering a 24 hour service as a Theatre Care Assistant .

We offer great opportunities with an extensive educational program, to include the development of our Theatre Care Assistants including level 3 apprenticeships in Perioperative care and Operative Department Apprenticeships.

We pride ourselves on our friendly working environment and our desire to lead on best practice in the perioperative setting. If you have the drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, then our Theatres Department is the place for you.

We offer a range of specialities across both sites where you will become a valued member our team. Full training will be given and your peers, senior staff and the rest of the multidisciplinary team will support you to learn new skills and to expand your practice

Please be aware that this role is a support workers role and not a healthcare assistant role. It has limited patient contact and limited direct patient care Responsibilities will involve support the theatre team within the circulating role in the theatre environment.

Informal visits are strongly encouraged.

Band 2 development role with the opportunity to progress to Band 3 within 12 months if specific criteria achieved and supported by line manager.

Base Location: Poole

Interview Date: TBC



To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Documents for Band 2 and Band 3 are attached to this vacancy.

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 April 2025 when thisrole 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.

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To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.




This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

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An exciting opportunity has opened up in our busy Obstetric Theatre Department. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an interest in obstetrics to join our team.

The successful applicant needs to have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.

Here you can develop specialist knowledge in obstetrics and competence in caring for patients in a busy elective and emergency department.

We cover a 24/7 emergency service and elective surgery weekdays.

As a member of the maternity theatre team, you are be able to perform the tasks of theatre scrub or/and recovery practitioner, supporting the surgeon and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Training and support will be available for areas that are unfamiliar.

You will maintain high standards of pre/peri and postoperative care.

Be responsible for the safe use of theatre equipment and ensuring that all equipment at work areas is ready for use.

Be responsible for your own continuing professional development.

This role requires active UK Registered practitioner RN or Operating department practitioner with relevant UK experience.

Base Location: Poole

Interview Date: TBC

· Work with the clinical team leaders to ensure the provision of high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Create and maintain legible and accurate records of care.

· Work with other disciplines and professions for the welfare of patients.

· Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge

· Ensure all care is provided in accordance with UHD NHS Foundation Trust Policies.

· Ensure compliance within the code of conduct with the professional body.

· Handles patients valuables and property in accordance with hospital policy

· To be responsible for promoting good and effective communications within the Department.

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 thisrole 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 postholder’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.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.




This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

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Are you a motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse looking for your next challenge?

This is an incredibly exciting time in UHD with an expansion of Critical Care services across our site is now underway, including the building of a new 30 bedded critical care unit which will provide care in specialities such as trauma, surgical (including major vascular and maxillo-facial), medical, paediatrics and cardiology.

We are seeking nurses with a passion for providing excellent patient care with a particular interest in critical care to join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team.

You will be invited to work with the integrated multidisciplinary team and in return we offer a commitment to your professional development through a bespoke in-house critical care training programme and rotational opportunities to research and other high care areas.

This role offers the successful candidate an incredible opportunity for career development and a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients, their families and on the wider service we provide.

12 months acute care experience is desirable as well as a goal of providing excellent nursing care, with an enthusiasm to learn being essential. We work 12 hour shifts, day and night, 365 days of the year.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Poole

Interview Date: TBC



Please note this role requires NMC Registration if you do not hold this registration/qualification you will not be shortlisted .

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Additional contact details

Telephone 0300 019 8590 and ask to speak to a Sister or Charge Nurse.

Planned informal visits are encouraged.

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.

There is a planned move for this service between Spring and Autumn 2025 , when this role and base of work may relocate to Bournemouth hospital 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.

Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.




This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

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An opportunity has arisen for a motivated & experienced senior cancer nurse with strong leadership skills to join our dedicated team on Sandbanks Ward.

Sandbanks Ward is a 23 bedded acute oncology inpatient ward and part of the Dorset Cancer Centre. Sandbanks Ward cares for patients receiving cancer treatments and the side effects of these treatments; including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and brachytherapy. The ward also provides excellent palliative care and symptom control for cancer patients.

Sandbanks Ward prides itself on high standards of physical and psychological care that we give to our patients during their cancer journey. The ward also supports the Oncology Assessment Unit out of hours which provides triage, assessment and treatment for patients presenting with acute oncology emergencies and provides additional opportunities for the individual to develop skills and knowledge within the team.

The Senior Staff Nurse post will support the ward Sister to lead the existing team of proactive and dedicated nurses that prides itself on high quality patient focused care. The applicant will demonstrate an energy and true passion for the specialty and service development as well as strong leadership & management skills.

The successful candidate will provide expert knowledge, high quality care and psychological support to patients and their families.

Requirements
• RGN with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience
• At least two years previous nursing experience in cancer care.
• Experience of managing a busy ward/clinical environment
• Will possess a healthcare related degree and post registration qualification in oncology nursing
• Experience & knowledge in the management of multiple cancer sites including complex physical and psychological symptoms
• Experience in managing own work or case load effectively
• Ability to lead and motivate teams and demonstrate the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If this is the career opportunity that you have been looking for, have a genuine interest in cancer care and wish to be part of the excellent Dorset Cancer Centre then please contact Sister Lydia Bristow for a chat or to arrange an informal visit.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

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

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

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