# Staff Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse/da2285f4-242c-499a-92ae-22c53fe958e9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse/da2285f4-242c-499a-92ae-22c53fe958e9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £12,829 - £15,617 p.a. - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T12:52:38.306Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Wimborne/Dorset_HealthCare_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Outpatients/Outpatients-v7853047 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7853047?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Wimborne Hospital Outpatient nursing team. Wimborne Hospital Outpatient Department hosts a variety of specialist clinics, including cardiology, general surgery, and orthopaedics. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide high standards of nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice. The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate good leadership qualities. The successful candidates will be dealing with both staff and patient issues, therefore will need to be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation, excellent team working skills and forward thinking. Experience of working in the NHS is essential. ### Main duties of the job To act up in the absence of senior staff. To work as a member of the Outpatient Team as a competent practitioner. To facilitate a high standard, efficient and friendly service for patients attending Clinics in the outpatient department. To work across the outpatient services at various sites if required with the base outpatients at Wimborne Hospital. To meet service objectives and work within the operational  policy. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application.  However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience.  If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety.  If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact \[email protected\] ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Wimborne Hospital Outpatient nursing team. Wimborne Hospital Outpatient Department hosts a variety of specialist clinics, including cardiology, general surgery, and orthopaedics. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide high standards of nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice. The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate good leadership qualities. The successful candidates will be dealing with both staff and patient issues, therefore will need to be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation, excellent team working skills and forward thinking. Experience of working in the NHS is essential. ## Job Description To act up in the absence of senior staff. To work as a member of the Outpatient Team as a competent practitioner. To facilitate a high standard, efficient and friendly service for patients attending Clinics in the outpatient department. To work across the outpatient services at various sites if required with the base outpatients at Wimborne Hospital. To meet service objectives and work within the operational policy. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. ## Responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact \[email protected\] ## Person Specification ### Managerial Experience **Essential** - Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring of junior staff ### Job Specific Experience **Essential** - Recent previous experience within a comparable role - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Phlebotomy experience ### Knowledge, Skill, Training **Essential** - NMC registration - Membership of the relevant professional body **Desirable** - Understanding the role of outpatient staff nurse ### PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES **Essential** - Able to communicate effectively with staff, patients, visitors, or external organisations verbally - Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 212.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10328222) - [ps (pdf, 215.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10328223) - [dbs information (pdf, 22.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2340) - [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 316.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=695) - [pay scales from 1 april 2025 (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1941) - [applications recruitment flowchart (pdf, 434.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=866) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.