Staff Nurse Outpatients

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Outpatients team at Blandford Community Hospital. The role involves working flexibly 27 hours per week across the Outpatients Department and Treatment Room, with potential weekend work in the future.

The successful candidate should have NHS band 5 experience, be registered with the NMC, and be committed to high standards of patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Mandatory nursing registration with NMC PIN.
• Evidence of Leg Ulcer Management training or willingness to obtain.
• Experience as part of a hospital team and delivering evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care in Outpatients and Treatment Room.
• Deputise for the Sister and supervise juniors and students.
• Support minor procedures and patient flow.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse (PIN)

Leg Ulcer Training

Teamwork

Minor procedures

IT skills

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse Outpatients

The closing date is 22 October 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our small and friendly team at Blandford Community Hospital. This will involve working flexibly part time across our Treatment Room for minor procedures and in our Outpatients Department.

This is a diverse and interesting environment and the successful applicant will ideally have experience in these areas however enthusiasm to learn new skills will be beneficial.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide a high standard of nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice. Enthusiasm, motivation and excellent team working skills are essential.

Our Outpatients Department supports a wide variety of specialist clinics such as ophthalmology, orthopaedics, gynae, oral and maxillofacial along with nurse led clinics including the Complex Leg Ulcer Service. This post will include rotation to our Treatment Room providing care to patients undergoing minor procedures.

This is a part time post of 27 hours per week working flexibly Monday to Friday (some weekend work may form part of the role in the future). The shift times are between 08:00 - 17:30 and will involve a rotation of shifts across the week to meet the needs of the service.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to provide professional clinical leadership to the unit on a day to day basis and to deputise for the departmental Sister in their absence, facilitating effective working relationships within the multidisciplinary team and external organisations.

To work within the minor op procedure room supporting clinicians and patients during procedures. To admit and discharge patients who are attending for procedures.

Provide nurse led complex leg ulcer clinics within the outpatient department.

You will use various computer systems to record patient care and activity and participate in clinical audit.

The role includes supervision of junior staff and students and appraisals for health care support workers.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people.

We believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity.

We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge Skills and Training

• Registered Nurse Valid NMC PIN number
• Evidence of Leg Ulcer Management Training and recent practice or willingness to work towards this.

Job specific experience

• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and deliver evidence based care
• Experience of minor procedures

information and technologies

• Demonstrates basic IT skills normally obtained through practice or practical training Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information, emails and internet use.

Personal Qualities /Attributes

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trusts values and behaviours
• Proven record of managing change

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.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust