Staff Nurse - Critical Care Unit

Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Orientation and education support

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic staff nurses for the Critical Care Unit. The role offers a rotation through Intensive Care and High Dependency care, with opportunities for nights and ongoing education.

A full orientation program and mentorship are provided to support your development in critical care. The post emphasizes patient- and family-centred care within a supportive team, with flexible working patterns considered to fit personal and professional

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK registration (NMC).
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care for patients and families in Critical Care.
• Adhere to NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies.
• Maintain efficient running of the Unit while developing skills.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPD

Confidentiality

NMC code

Advanced critical care knowledge

Time management

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated staff nurses with a keen interest in caring for the critically ill and their families. You will be working within a supportive and dynamic critical care team with opportunities to gain a wide range of experiences. A full orientation program is available and ongoing education of staff is actively supported. The successful applicant will demonstrate a proactive approach to the care of the critically ill.

Critical Care Unit manages Intensive Care and High Dependency level patients. The beds are used flexibly to provide high quality patient care. Experience will be offered in all areas of Critical Care as part of a rotational programme and includes rotation on to nights.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Main duties of the job

The job description and responsibilities are to provide specialist nursing care for patients and their significant others within the Critical Care environment, in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures, to provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred care and to work with the team to maintain the efficient running of the Unit, while developing skills in this area.

About us

The successful applicant will be offered an orientation programme from our dedicated practice educator, which will include competencies in critical care, equipment training and mentorship. The post holder will also be encouraged to expand their role within the limits of their professional status and attend additional educational opportunities within the department and Trust.

We understand that fitting a social life and managing family time can be challenging when dedicating yourself to a Nursing career therefore flexible working and working patterns will be considered where appropriate.

The Critical Care Unit team are enthusiastic and hardworking. We endeavour to be inclusive and friendly to all. We were very proud to be acknowledged in the Trust's 2021 GEM awards and awarded Team of the year.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 405-26-NM508CCU

Location: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care for patients and their significant others within the Critical Care environment
• Work in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain the efficient running of the Unit while developing skills in this area

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of CPD
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of professional nursing issues
• Recent acute nursing experience (minimum 12 months post reg)
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
• Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Employer's website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/

For questions about the job, contact

CRCU Matron and Lead ANP for CCOT/H@N, Emma Sidey, [e-mail], 01305254058

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