Staff Nurse - Lulworth Ward | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking a committed individual to join their team in acute surgical care. The role involves caring for patients before and after surgery, maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness. Applicants should demonstrate strong teamwork skills and a commitment to compassionate, effective patient care. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to care for patients before and after surgery.
• Experience in risk assessments and patient safety protocols.
• Willingness to contribute to a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the department.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the ward.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Risk assessment and infection control

Teamwork and delegation skills

Job description

Lulworth ward is a Gold accredited acute general surgical ward with a friendly and professional team that will provide an ideal environment for applicants to develop their skills, knowledge and competency in the challenging demands of caring for the acute surgical patient. We have on ward support from a clinical practice educator and work closely with the relevant specialist nurses and also support from the discharge team for the complex discharges.

Lulworth ward is a 31 bed ward where you will need to be able to care for patients before and after surgery and be involved in all aspects of care from admission to discharge. Many patients are step-downs from the critical care unit and require high levels of intervention / support. You will need to be able to adapt to the changing workload whilst delivering compassionate, safe high-quality care.

The successful applicant will be joining a positive, friendly and supportive team focused on goals driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice.

Please be aware that this role isnot currently eligible for visa sponsorship.Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients whilst promoting safe, effective and timely discharge
• To contribute towards the smooth running and development of the department through effective teamwork and delegation
• To maintain patient safety by conducting risk assessments, infection control protocols and care plans promptly
• To contribute to a learning environment, coaching students and sharing skills with other staff.
• To contribute to the cleanliness and tidiness of the ward environment adhering to ward protocol.
• To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines

We currently have a fixed term vacancy for a committed and enthusiastic individual to complement the well established friendly and professional team. The team are dedicated in delivering high quality care to patients.

Part time / Full time and flexible working considered. Posts will include rotation on to night duty with the option of permanent night assignments.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Aug 2025