# Staff Nurse - SDEC

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Dorset County Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Staff nurse
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Pro rate per annum
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
- **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 23 hours per week (To work day shifts including weekend and bank holidays. Shift times are 8am - 8/9pm. Would consider these as additional hours alongside an existing post to make up full-time hours.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-05T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-25T10:10:33.412Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Emergency_Services/Emergency_Services-v8322717
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8322717?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### SKILLS & ABILITIES

**Essential**

- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and the Caldicott principles
- Evidence of excellent communication skills across a range of personnels
- Evidence of ability to manage time effectively

**Desirable**

- Demonstrate an understanding of risk management

### KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

**Essential**

- 2 years post registration experience in an acute hospital setting
- Understanding of professional nursing values

**Desirable**

- Understanding of SDEC

### EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

**Essential**

- Registered nurse (Adult)
- Evidence of CPD
- BLS / Immediate Life Support Training
- Intravenous Administration of medicines

**Desirable**

- Cannulation, venepuncture (or willingness to work towards)
- Administration of blood products
- Teaching and Mentoring competency (preferable)

## Documents

- [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683)
- [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050)
- [staff nurse sdec (pdf, 386.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10644517)
- [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682)
- [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051)
- [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689)
- [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819)
- [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684)
- [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680)
- [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899)

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