
Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and the Caldicott principles
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Evidence of excellent communication skills across a range of personnels
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Evidence of ability to manage time effectively
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
2 years post registration experience in an acute hospital setting
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Understanding of professional nursing values
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Registered nurse (Adult)
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Evidence of CPD
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
BLS / Immediate Life Support Training
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Intravenous Administration of medicines
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Demonstrate an understanding of risk management
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Understanding of SDEC
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Cannulation, venepuncture (or willingness to work towards)
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Administration of blood products
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Teaching and Mentoring competency (preferable)
Job overview
To work as part of the established nursing team on SDEC and to provide excellent person-centred care for patients across multi specialities, whilst adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations
Main duties of the job
Applicant must be an UK NMC registered Adult Nurse, with a minimum of 2 years experience and evidence of recent CPD. As a minimum, must be able to administer IV medication.
Experience of ED, Acute Medicine, Acute Surgical would be desirable.
Must be up to date with BLS (and preferably ILS - or willingness to work towards).
Competence in blood product administration would be beneficial.
Ability to work effectively as part of an efficient nursing team.
Ability to build working relationships with SDEC colleagues and the wider MDT.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Administer medications to patients, including intravenously
- Carry out clinical skills as required, including but not limited to; clinical observations, neurological observations, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, bladder scans, female catheterisation, wound dressings
- Administer blood products
- Support NIC with patient flow by completing tasks in a timely fashion, and by transferring patients to wards/scans as requested
- Develop effective working relationships with MDT
- Participate in team huddles to ensure optimal communication
- Utilise clinical systems such as EPMA, vital pac, ICE, CareFlow
- Ensure thorough discharges are complete with appropriate safety netting
- Providing SBAR handovers to wards should patients require admission
- Must be able to communicate effectively and manage time
- May be required to support in ED if asked by the NIC
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 - SDEC with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Pro rate per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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