Staff Nurse - Outpatients Assessment Centre

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset in Poole is seeking a motivated Band 5 Nurse to join the Outpatients Assessment Centre and Minor Procedure Suite. Based at St Mary’s site, the role is a fixed-term 18-month contract, 30 hours per week over four days, delivering care across multiple specialties with a focus on safe, patient-centred diagnostics and treatment.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, support clinical procedures, ensure infection control, and contribute to service development and

Qualifications

• Band 5 Nurse or Practitioner
• Experience in theatre setting or related specialties
• Commitment to continuous improvement and patient safety

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective nursing care during minor procedures across multiple specialties.
• Prepare patients, equipment and procedure areas per infection control policies.
• Assist in minor surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures and respond to changes in condition.
• Provide discharge information and advice per Trust policies and individual care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per Trust protocols and NMC guidance.
• Ensure accurate documentation of nursing assessments and outcomes.
• Assist in setting up clinics and support healthcare assistants.

Job description

Staff Nurse - Outpatients Assessment Centre

Band 5

Main area Main Outpatients Grade Band 5 Contract 18 months (fixed term please) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (over 4 days) Job ref 153-CO07046

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site Poole Hospital St Marys site Town Poole Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa/ pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 20/11/2026

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 looking for a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse or Practitioner to join the Outpatient Assessment Centre and Minor Procedure Suite at University Hospitals Dorset (St Mary’s site). This is a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team providing care across a wide range of specialties, including:

• Urology
• Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Dermatology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
• And other surgical/medical specialties

This role would suit someone with experience in a theatre setting or within any of the specialties listed. The service is focused on developing new ways to deliver diagnostic care and treatment, so enthusiasm for innovation and service development is essential.

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive individual who demonstrates strong teamwork skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will play an important role in supporting a positive team culture and ensuring the service runs safely and efficiently.

Please note that this post is based at St Mary’s site, as part of the role, the successful candidate may also be required to work across any University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) sites in line with service needs.

Join us and be part of an evolving, patient-centred service that is shaping the future of outpatient assessment and minor procedures.

Interview date: 20th November 2026

Main duties of the job

• Provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients undergoing minor procedures across multiple specialties.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and procedure areas in line with infection prevention and control policies.
• Assist in minor surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures, recognising and responding to changes in condition.
• Provide discharge information and advice in accordance with Trust policies and individual care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments in line with Trust protocols and NMC guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, care provided, and post-procedure outcomes.
• Assist in setting up and smooth running of clinics and support Health care support workers.

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 team mates and colleagues.

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

In some cases this means that a 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 at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Teamwork and Communication

• Work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with consultants, advanced clinical practitioners, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff.
• Participate in daily team briefings, safety huddles, and handovers to ensure continuity and safety of care.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and carers, offering reassurance and answering queries.
• Escalate any clinical concerns promptly to senior nursing or medical staff.

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

• Adhere to all Trust policies related to patient safety, infection control, safeguarding, and medicines management.
• Participate in audits, patient feedback surveys, and quality improvement initiatives to support service development.
• Report incidents, near misses, or risks using the Trust reporting systems and contribute to any follow-up or learning.

Professional Development

• Take responsibility for maintaining NMC registration and completing revalidation requirements.
• Engage in mandatory training and continuing professional development (CPD) activities.
• Take part in supervision, appraisal, and learning opportunities to develop clinical skills and knowledge.
• Support junior staff and student nurses, acting as a positive