Newly Qualified Nurse - Children & Young People | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dorchester is seeking final year Paediatric Nursing Students for a robust preceptorship programme. Candidates should have completed at least one clinical placement at the hospital and be on track to qualify before December 2025. The position offers a nurturing environment to start your nursing career along with benefits like 27 days of holiday, NHS Pension, and staff support programs.

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

• Must be a final year student in a UK-based NMC approved programme.
• Demonstrate a passion for providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preceptorship programme.
• Provide compassionate patient care across Paediatrics departments.

Education

Completion of a minimum of 1 clinical placement at Dorset County Hospital

Qualifying before December 2025

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 place to build your career across our Paediatrics departments, with a first class preceptorship programme that now includes leadership development. You will have access to a committed, supportive team of practice educators, as well as opportunities for ongoing CPD to realise your full potential.

Key criteria to apply

To apply for this role, you must:

• Have completed a minimum of 1 clinical placement at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) and describe this in your supporting information.
• Be qualifying before December 2025.

What we’re looking for

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

Benefits and lifestyle

Enjoy an enviable quality of life in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain, plus a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 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
• And more

Role notes

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

About Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (DCHFT)

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 to create a fair, inclusive environment. Our mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and 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 are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Commitment to integrity in recruitment

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, submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process.

Application materials

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. Please scroll through to find the JD/PS appropriate to the role you are applying for. When completing your application, please tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. If you are unable to view or download the attachment, contact [e-mail].

Trust values

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values, please search Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025