Staff Nurse

NHS; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate and dedicated Staff Nurse is sought for an outstanding health trust in Shaftesbury. The successful candidate will join a close-knit team providing high-quality medical and palliative care. This full-time, permanent position offers comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Holiday pay of up to 33 days

NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Pay enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working

Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with experience in nursing care.
• Enthusiasm for providing care to older patients.
• Willingness to undergo a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in a supportive team environment.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and students.
• Support rehabilitation and end-of-life care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Compassionate care

Education

NMC Registration

Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake

Job description

Job summary

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

NHS pension scheme

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.

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood 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 urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways 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 testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach 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.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£23,976 to £29,186 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-C031.25A

Job locations

Westminster Memorial Hospital

Magdalene Lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD

Job description 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.

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 [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.

Job description 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.

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 [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 Desirable

• Experience of research or audit
• Mentorship Course - NVQ Assessor

Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential

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

Additional Requirements Essential

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

Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential

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

Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Training Desirable

• Experience of research or audit
• Mentorship Course - NVQ Assessor

Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential

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

Additional Requirements Essential

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

Knowledge, Skills and Training Essential

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster Memorial Hospital

Magdalene Lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster Memorial Hospital

Magdalene Lane

Shaftesbury

SP7 8BD

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)