Staff Nurse - Outpatients Assessment Centre

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Yate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Band 5 Nurse or Practitioner for the Outpatients Assessment Centre and Minor Procedure Suite at the St Mary's site. The role involves a multidisciplinary team caring for several specialties and may require work across UHD sites.

The successful candidate will demonstrate teamwork, a commitment to safety, and enthusiasm for service development in diagnostic care.

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register is required.
• Diploma or Degree in a relevant subject.
• Mentoring and Assessing course; ability to teach in practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for patients undergoing minor procedures in multiple specialties.
• Prepare patients and equipment in line with infection prevention and control policies.
• Assist in minor surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures and document outcomes timely.
• Support junior staff and student nurses; participate in team briefings and handovers.
• Maintain NMC registration and engage in CPD activities.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Infection prevention

Communication

Teach in practice

Education

NMC Part 1/Part 12 (RGN/RN Adult)

Diploma/Degree in relevant subject

Mentoring and Assessing course

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Outpatients Assessment Centre

The closing date is 16 November 2026

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

Clinical Care Delivery

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.

About us

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.

Job 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 role model within the team.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Required to stand and walk for most of the shift, with some moving and handling of equipment and patients.

Exposure to bodily fluids and clinical environments such as procedure rooms and recovery areas.

Some exposure to emotionally challenging situations when supporting patients and families.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN/RN Adult) or equivalent
• Diploma/Degree in relevant subject.
• Mentoring and Assessing course
• Evidence of ability to teach in practice.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 years post registration in an acute area or in a wound care role
• Evidence of supervising staff
• Delivering care as planned and in keeping with the needs of the patient
• Evidence of delegating workload and monitoring progress
• Experience of handling difficult situations
• Ensuring adequate and accurate patient documentation and records are maintained
• Experience of mentoring students
• Experience of performing staff appraisals
• recovery skills
• pre and post op

Knowledge

• Assess the needs and plan the care of patients, evaluating progress to ensure the care remains appropriate and facilitate colleagues in these processes.
• Evidence based theoretical knowledge in wound care in order to apply to practice.
• Good understanding of the deteriorating patient and instigating appropriate treatment.
• Comprehensive applied anatomy and physiology to practice
• Good knowledge of NMC standards and limitations of practice.
• Knowledge of Clinical governance.
• Knowledge and understanding of Trust values
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, visitors and members of the wider MDT.
• Ability to perform wound care including complex dressings, removal of clips and sutures.
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and accuracy to undertake a range of clinical procedures appropriate to grade and speciality
• Assessment of clinical needs
• Ability to record and understand patient's clinical observations taking or instigating appropriate action
• Effective organisation skills including time management and prioritising
• Ability to recognise opportunity to teach and deliver training session
• Good computer skills including Microsoft office packages

Personal Attributes

• Willing ness to learn new skills and develop

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust