Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Services

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse (Day Surgery) to join the Day Surgery Services team at Poole site. The role is 34.5 hours per week, part-time, with shifts across early morning to early evening.

We require an active UK NMC Registration with a clinical background in general surgical/orthopaedic nursing. Training in Day Surgery is available, and the post will be based at Poole Hospital with flexibility across UHD locations.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with current registration in the UK.
• Professional and clinical knowledge obtained through degree/diploma leading to NMC registration.
• Undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses or CPD for registered nurses with post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Admit and prepare patients for theatre.
• Care for patients post-operatively and discharge under nurse-led criteria.
• Contribute to development and expansion of Day Surgery Service.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

ECG monitoring

Vital signs monitoring

IT skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing

Job description

Main area Day Surgery Nursing Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 07:00 - 19:30 or 07:30-20:00) Job ref 153-SU06740

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site Poole Hospital Town Poole Salary pa Closing 23/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 29/09/2026

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based on Day of Surgery at the Poole site for 34.5 hours per week.

Day of Surgery incorporates an Admission and Day Surgery services.

The service is currently open Mon to Fri 07:00-20:00 with plans to make this a six day service and extend opening times 22:00. The successful candidate will be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, caring for patients post-operatively and discharging patients under the nurse led discharge criteria. Once in post, they will be a key stakeholder in the development and expansion of the Day Surgery Service with the ultimate aim of enhancing the patient’s experience.

The successful candidate will require significant experience within general surgical/orthopaedic nursing; have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role. Previous experience in a Day Surgery setting is not essential as there is an opportunity for further training in this field, although a surgical background is preferred.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: 29th September

Main duties of the job

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during March/April 2026 , when this role and base of work will remain at Poole site . Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions. There is also a possibility that this will move to a 6 day service and the opening hours will extend to 10 pm.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. Adult
• Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience
• Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies

Experience

• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
• Experience of recovery and pre assessment
• Experience of Supervising staff
• Experience of delegating workload, motivating a team and monitoring patient progress
• Demonstrable evidence of working in Day Surgery/Surgery/Orthopaedics
• IT skills and knowledge of clinical systems
• Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
• Venepuncture & cannulation
• ECG’s
• Medications management competency: IV and IV medication administration including administration of blood products

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology and surgical procedures
• NMC standards and limitations of professional practice
• Knowledge of specialist fields of nursing e.g. trauma, orthopaedics, medicine, frailty, surgery etc

Other requirements specific to the role

• Adaptable to unpredictable workloads
• Good organisational skills
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Confident in liaising with all members of the MDT

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Toni Bailey Job title Sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 019 2150 Additional information

Additional contact details: DCL Luke Skinner, DS Rowena Christie 0300 019 2150