
Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice in the care of the older person
- Knowledge
Demonstrate understanding of own role and professional expectations and accountability in practice in line with NMC Code
- Experience
Demonstrable clinical experience
- Experience
Experience of caring for patients
- Qualification
NMC registered Nurse
- Qualification
Advanced Diploma/ Degree in adult health nursing studies
- Technical Skills competencies
IT skills
- Technical Skills competencies
Literacy and Numeracy
- Technical Skills competencies
Demonstrable ability in management of vital signs monitoring and escalation of the deteriorating patien
- Technical Skills competencies
Non-IV medication administration
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Awareness of role in relation to patient experience, quality and safety agenda’s that support Governance Frameworks
- Experience
Experience in providing end of life care
- Qualification
Teaching qualification
- Qualification
Post Reg course related to care of the Elderly
- Technical Skills competencies
Venepuncture and cannulation
- Technical Skills competencies
ECG recording
- Technical Skills competencies
Male Catheterisation
- Technical Skills competencies
Awareness of audit in practice
- Technical Skills competencies
IV medication administration including blood products
Job overview
Ward A29R is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated staff nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.
Ward A29R is part of Older Persons Services (OPS). We are a 26 bedded medical ward who aim to provide the highest standard of patient care. We place value on staff development and training and have a welcoming and positive working environment.
Do you have a passion and enthusiasm to provide excellent care to acutely unwell medical patients within Older Persons Services? Would you like to work as part of a ward that value team work and are passionate about providing safe and effective patient care?
If this sounds like the kind of team you would like to be part of, we would love to hear from you.
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.
This role requires current UK NMC registration
Based at: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview date: 13th October 26
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - A29R with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Oct 2026.
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