Staff Nurse

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Thornicombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare trust as a Staff Nurse at Tarrant Ward, where you will play a vital role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journeys. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team, providing compassionate care and professional leadership. With a strong commitment to continuous professional development, including a comprehensive preceptorship program for newly qualified nurses, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in the community while advancing your career in a well-respected organization.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days

NHS discount schemes

Dedicated career pathways

Comprehensive induction and training

Access to Trust beach huts

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and commitment to high standards of care.
• Ability to provide professional clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support patients' rehabilitation journeys and provide end-of-life care.
• Contribute to a learning environment for student nurses.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Rehabilitation Care

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Staff Nurse at Tarrant Ward, Blandford Community Hospital

We are seeking a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse to work with our multidisciplinary care team, supporting patients' rehabilitation journeys to achieve their goals and return to their own homes or suitable placements. Our team also provides end-of-life care for patients in their final days and weeks.

Tarrant Ward supports student nurse placements and encourages all staff to contribute to a learning environment. We have links with Bournemouth University, offering opportunities to undertake specialist modules.

We welcome inquiries and informal visits. Candidates should have enthusiasm, a commitment to high standards of care, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. An interest in working with older people and good communication and organizational skills are essential.

We particularly welcome applications from newly qualified nurses. Our comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme is designed to assist your professional development.

Please note: Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible for this position.

About Tarrant Ward

Our 25-bed ward provides sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation, palliative/end-of-life care, and ambulatory care for the local community. We are committed to excellent patient care and continuous professional development in a supportive environment.

What We Offer

1. Dedicated career pathways and opportunities for ongoing professional development
2. An excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
3. Comprehensive induction and training
4. Monthly pay with enhancements for night, weekend, and bank holiday shifts
5. NHS pension scheme
6. Holiday entitlement of up to 33 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
7. NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes
8. Unique access to our Trust beach huts along Sandbanks coastline

About Dorset HealthCare

We are a forward-looking Trust serving nearly 800,000 people through a range of community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and integrated health services. Recognized as 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2019, we pride ourselves on patient and staff satisfaction, diversity, and inclusion.

Join us to make a difference in our communities, challenge yourself, and develop your career in a supportive environment. Our workforce of 7,000 is at the heart of our success, and we’re committed to building a workplace for the future.

Contact Details

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

• Tammy Andrews, Senior Sister – [e-mail], 01258 394017
• Ward Sisters Debbie Howard and Sony Gurung – 01305 394017