Sister/Charge Nurse: Acute Medical Unit PH

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Poole is seeking a motivated individual to join their Acute Medical Unit as a Band 7 nurse. This permanent position offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills within a dynamic team that is transforming one of the largest units in the country. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping patient journeys and establishing future services in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Join the Acute Medical Unit Band 7 team on a permanent basis.
• Develop as a leader with the senior nursing team.
• Help establish the Acute Medical Unit of the future.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Medical Unit Band 7 team on a permanent basis. In 2026 this job will include rotation onto nights when our larger unit is established.

We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to develop as a leader with our senior nursing team on the Acute Medical Unit and help us establish the AMU of the future.

There has never been a better time to join our team with our transformation creating and leading one of the largest AMUs in the country. Helping us to shape this service in conjunction with SDEC and ensuring a positive first 72 hour patient journey.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

Context

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.