Staff Nurse

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Shaftesbury is seeking a compassionate Staff Nurse to join their supportive team. The role offers working within a multi-disciplinary unit providing medical care and rehabilitation. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and a commitment to patient care. Flexible shifts available, with benefits such as holiday pay and NHS discounts. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified nurses to progress their careers in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Holiday pay up to 33 days

NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Unique trust beach huts along the coast

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent standards of care to patients, relatives, and carers.
• Demonstrate professional clinical leadership and commitment.
• Participate in staff development and continuous professional development.

Skills

NMC Registration

Good communication skills

Ability to work with older people

Organisational skills

Enthusiasm for clinical leadership

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake

Job description

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 07 January 2026

Are you a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Shaston ward, based at Westminster memorial hospital, Shaftesbury are looking for either an experienced or newly qualified Staff Nurse to join our supportive team.

As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside a multi‑disciplinary team, in a 15 bedded ward who provide sub‑acute medical care, rehabilitation, Palliative / End of Life care for the local and wider community. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end‑of‑life care. Our team are a close‑knit community, and we pride ourselves on always going the extra mile.

We offer dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development with a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training. An excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and the chance to further your career in a nurse led environment.

The Staff Nurse post is a full‑time role, we would be flexible and accept part‑time applications with a minimum of 15 hours. We have a variety of flexible shifts listed below.

Early - 07.30 - 15.30

Late - 12.30 - 20.30

Nights - 20.15 - 07.45

Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to providing excellent standards of care for our patients and we know that to enable us to do this, the continuous professional development of staff in a supportive environment has to be a top priority for us and it is!

You will need enthusiasm and a commitment to provide the highest standards of care to patients, relative and carers, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. You will need to have an interest in working with older people and have good communication and organisational skills.

In return we can also offer you:

Pay enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working

Holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service

NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Not forgetting our unique selling point - our Trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wider range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over‑reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail].

When completing your application please make sure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your skills and experience apply to this post.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

• Experience of research or audit

Knowledge, Skills and Training

• NMC Registration
• Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current developments in nursing

Additional Requirements

• Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and obtaining results
• Participate in staff development

Knowledge, Skills and Training

• Understand the principles of rehabilitation
• Have a good working knowledge of Clinical Governance and the National Service Frameworks

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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