Staff Nurse - Outpatients | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their Outpatient nursing team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to provide high-quality, safe nursing care. This pivotal role requires supporting clinics, assisting with patient recovery, and contributing to a positive team environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong time management abilities and a passion for quality patient care. Opportunities for professional development within a supportive team are available.

Benefits

UKVI Sponsorship available

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an ability to provide high‑quality, safe nursing care driven by patient experience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment.
• Motivation to develop clinical skills in line with service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support clinics and assist in patient recovery.
• Supervise and assess students.
• Co-ordinate day-to-day running of outpatients.

Skills

Chaperoning and acting as patient advocate

Time management

Basic level of leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Outpatient nursing team. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to increase their skills by supporting clinics, supporting the development of staff, ensuring the smooth running of the departments whilst contributing to and being responsible for quality care and patient safety.

We are looking for a strong, caring, compassionate individual who has strong time management skills, works well under pressure, and wants to deliver quality care. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide high‑quality, safe nursing care driven by patient experience and evidence‑based best practice.

Outpatients is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own clinical skills in line with progressive service delivery. This post is vital in supporting patients through their outpatient journey, as well as assisting with examinations and offering emotional support.

We are recruiting a highly motivated and enthusiastic trained nurse into a band 5 staff nurse post to assist in the delivery of high standards of care across the following departments: Sandsfoot, Maumbury, Robert White Centre, South Walks House and Weymouth Community.

Essential skills and experience

• Chaperoning and acting as patient advocate
• Assisting in procedure clinics and supporting patient recovery
• Supporting orthopaedic and vascular dressing clinics
• Supporting the development of new staff
• Supervision and assessment of students
• Communicating with patients, their families/carers, and staff
• Time management
• Basic level of leadership skills/experience

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 and celebrate diversity by welcoming applications from under‑represented groups.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute towards the smooth running and development of the department through effective teamwork
• Contribute towards quality improvement and clinical governance
• Ensure health and safety initiatives, including audits, are carried out within the departments
• Work independently/autonomously without direct supervision at times
• Participate in the delivery of formal and informal teaching for nursing staff and act as a resource for education and development within the service
• Co‑ordinate and manage the day‑to‑day running of outpatients
• Recognise when to raise concerns and to escalade to the appropriate service
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.