Newly Qualified Registered Nurse - Theatres | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Dorchester is seeking final year Nursing Students qualifying in December 2025 to join their Theatres department. This role offers a structured preceptorship programme, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a commitment to patient care. Enjoy 27 days of holiday, NHS pension scheme, and a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about care and aligned with our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

Benefits

27 days’ holiday (rising to 33 days)

NHS Pension Scheme

Retail and travel discounts

Relocation assistance

Subsidised restaurant

Employee health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be a final year Nursing Student qualifying in December 2025.
• Passionate about providing the best patient care.
• Committed to uphold Trust values.

Responsibilities

• Nurturing and supporting new staff in Theatres.
• Participate in a first class preceptorship programme.
• Engage in ongoing CPD for professional development.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Integrity

Respect

Excellence

Education

UK based NMC approved programme

Job description

Overview

Are you a final year Nursing Student due to qualify in December 2025? 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 can offer you an incredible and exciting place to build your career within our Theatres department. We will provide you with a first class preceptorship programme that now includes leadership development, and you will have access to a committed, supportive team of practice educators, as well as opportunities for ongoing CPD to realise your full potential.

What we offer

The Theatres Complex at Dorset County Hospital includes: Main Theatres (8 Theatres), Day Surgery Unit (2 Theatres), Weymouth Community Hospital (1 Theatre) and the Procedure Suite at South Walks House. This role will be predominately in Main Theatres but all staff are expected to work across all sites, depending on the needs of the service. We can offer superb career and professional development opportunities with a structured orientation programme whilst the unit provides a challenging work environment.

Our values and inclusion

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

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.

Benefits

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 including 27 days’ holiday (rising to 33 days), the NHS Pension Scheme, wide-ranging retail and travel discounts, relocation assistance, a subsidised restaurant, employee health and wellbeing support, and more.

Important notes

Please note, this vacancy is for individuals about to qualify as Registered Nurses on 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 we are 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.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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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 search Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025