Newly Qualified Nurse - Adult and Children and Young People

NHS; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking newly qualified nurses for permanent or fixed-term contracts. The role offers a comprehensive preceptorship program and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a beautiful region with competitive benefits.

Benefits

27 days' holiday (rising to 33)

NHS Pension Scheme

Retail and travel discounts

Relocation support

Subsidised restaurant

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Final year Nursing Student or recently qualified.
• Experience in General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care aligned with Trust values.
• Illustrate experience and skills meeting the person specification.

Skills

Effective time management skills

Proven ability to practice competently

Understanding of confidentiality

Ability to maintain effective relationships

Knowledge of clinical governance

Education

Final year student or recently qualified/fully registered in the UK (NMC)

Recent CPD evidence

Job description

Go back Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Newly Qualified Nurse - Adult and Children and Young People

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Are you a final year Nursing Student (including apprentices)? Are you looking to start your newly registered career in a Trust that will nurture and support you? Dorset County Hospital could be the ideal place for you.

We offer an exciting environment to build your career across our Adult and Paediatrics departments. You will receive a comprehensive preceptorship programme, now including leadership development, supported by dedicated practice educators and ongoing CPD opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Vacancies are for permanent or fixed-term contracts, depending on requirements at the time.

To apply, you must have completed at least one clinical placement at DCH, which should be detailed in your supporting information. You should be qualifying before or around September 2025.

Main duties of the job

Success in this role requires a passion for patient care and alignment with our trust values: Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. Join our team and enjoy a high quality of life in one of Britain’s most beautiful regions, along with benefits including 27 days' holiday (rising to 33), the NHS Pension Scheme, retail and travel discounts, relocation support, a subsidised restaurant, and health and wellbeing programs.

Please note, this vacancy is for individuals about to qualify as Registered Nurses on a UK NMC-approved programme. If you are internationally trained and seeking NMC registration, please email [e-mail].

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on patient care and creating a supportive, inclusive culture for staff. Our mission is to provide outstanding care tailored to individual needs, and our vision is for Dorset County Hospital to be central in improving community wellbeing through collaboration with health and social care partners.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all under-represented groups.

Serving a population of approximately 250,000 across Weymouth, Portland, West and North Dorset, and Purbeck, and providing renal services for 850,000 people in Dorset and South Somerset, we employ over 3,000 staff.

Job responsibilities

Our attached Job Description and Person Specification provide detailed information about the role, expectations, and success criteria. When applying, please illustrate how your experience and skills meet the person specification.

If you cannot view or download the attachments, contact us at [e-mail].

We seek staff who embody our Trust Values: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about patient care. To learn more about our Trust and values, search for Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to practice competently
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with colleagues, patients, and visitors
• Effective time management skills
• Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience gained during training in areas such as General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Elderly Care, A/E, Theatres, Critical Care, Gynaecology, etc.
• Understanding of professional issues and the 6 C's

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Final year student or recently qualified/fully registered in the UK (NMC)
• Recent CPD evidence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous convictions.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year (Pro Rata Per Annum)