Staff Nurse - Head and Neck SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care)

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the Head and Neck Same Day Emergency Care service. The ideal candidate must have at least one year of Registered Nurse experience, possess strong communication skills, and have knowledge of caring for acutely unwell patients. Duties include working day shifts, administering treatments, and supporting the emergency care team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of excellent healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year's experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Good knowledge of managing acutely unwell patients.

Responsibilities

• Work day shifts (07:30-20:00) Monday to Friday, with potential weekends.
• Administer prescribed treatments and monitor clinical conditions.
• Support SDEC team to ensure patient's positive emergency care experience.
• Maintain valid UK NMC registration.

Skills

Registered Nurse experience

Caring for patients with acute conditions

Managing patient flow

Supervising and assessing staff

Caring for patients in Head and Neck specialization

Caring for patients on an emergency pathway

Knowledge of nursing in Head and Neck (ENT and OMF)

Medications management (IV and blood products)

Problem solving

Education

NMC Registered Nurse qualification

Qualification related to ENT or OMF specialty

Job description

Staff Nurse - Head and Neck SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care)

The closing date is 09 November 2025

Our Head and Neck SDEC service has now been running successfully for over one year. This has created an exciting opportunity for a band 5 to support the service.

They must be a highly motivated individual with a good understanding of managing capacity and flow, and skills and knowledge in caring for patients on an emergency pathway. Head and Neck (ENT, OMF) experience is desirable, but not essential, as training and education will be given.

The Head and Neck SDEC is a shared SDEC space with space for 7 patients and 2 treatment rooms. Admissions come from GPs, Emergency Department, Urgent Treatment Centre, and ENT and OMF 'hot' clinics.

Successful applicant will have at least one year's experience as a Registered Nurse, be an excellent communicator and have good knowledge and expertise of managing and caring for acutely unwell patients.

Main duties of the job

• Work day shifts (07:30-20:00) Monday to Friday; may be required to work weekends and some bank holidays in the future.
• Administer prescribed treatments, monitor clinical conditions and escalating concerns.
• Support SDEC team (ENT Advanced Nurse Practitioner, OMF clinicians, Health Care Support Workers) towards ensuring the Trust's Internal Professional Standards are met, supporting flow and capacity, and providing patients with a positive emergency care experience.
• Maintain valid UK NMC registration.
• Base location: Poole Hospital – please note our Head and Neck SDEC will be moving to the RBH site in August 2026.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse experience of one year or more.
• Experience caring for patients with acute conditions.
• Experience managing patient flow.
• Experience supervising and assessing staff.
• Experience caring for patients in Head and Neck specialization.
• Experience caring for patients on an emergency pathway.
• Knowledge of specialist field nursing – Head and Neck (ENT and OMF).
• Medications management: IV and blood products.
• Problem solving approach and skills.
• NMC Registered Nurse for more than one year.
• Qualification related to ENT or OMF speciality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust