Newly Qualified Nurse - Children & Young People

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking final year Paediatric Nursing Students to begin their careers in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will participate in a first-class preceptorship programme and have access to numerous benefits, including 27 days of holiday and NHS Pension Scheme. Applicants must have completed at least one clinical placement at DCH and qualify by December 2025.

Benefits

27 days’ holiday (rising to 33 days)

NHS Pension Scheme

Wide-ranging retail and travel discounts

Relocation assistance

Subsidised restaurant

Employee health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualifying as a Registered Nurse before December 2025.
• Committed to providing quality patient care.
• Able to describe clinical placement experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a first class preceptorship programme.
• Engage in ongoing CPD opportunities.
• Contribute to a fair and inclusive environment for staff.

Skills

Passion for patient care

Teamwork

Integrity

Respect

Excellence

Education

Final year Paediatric Nursing Student

Completed minimum of 1 clinical placement at DCH

Job description

Overview

Are you a final year Paediatric 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 sounds like the perfect place for you. We offer an incredible and exciting environment to build your career across our Paediatrics departments with a first class preceptorship programme that includes leadership development. You will have access to a committed, supportive team of practice educators and opportunities for ongoing CPD to realise your full potential.

Please note in order to apply for this role, you must have completed a minimum of 1 clinical placement at DCH and this should be explained and described within your supporting information. You must also be qualifying before December 2025.

To succeed with us, you’ll need to have a true passion for providing the best patient care, and hold our trust values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

On top of being part of our incredible team, you’ll enjoy an enviable quality of life in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain plus a comprehensive range of benefits.

Benefits

• 27 days’ holiday (rising to 33 days)
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Wide-ranging retail and travel discounts
• Relocation assistance
• Subsidised restaurant
• Employee health and wellbeing support
• Additional benefits as applicable

Role details

Please note, this vacancy is for individuals about to qualify as Registered Nurses on a UK-based NMC approved programme.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

How to apply / Further information

For further details or informal visits contact:

• Name: Emma Vaughan
• Job title: Recruitment Team Leader
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]