Staff Nurse - Registered Nurse

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Weymouth seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse for a full-time position. The Staff Nurse will join a multi-disciplinary team in providing excellent care in a supportive and engaging environment. The role offers opportunities for ongoing professional development and a comprehensive induction programme. Experience or a strong commitment to nursing older people is essential. Join us in making a difference in our community.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working

Holiday pay of up to 33 days

NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Unique Trust beach huts along the coastline

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration required.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake preferred.
• Experience in research or audit is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standards of care to patients, relatives, and carers.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team in a therapeutic environment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Skills

NMC Registration

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current developments in nursing

Good communication and organisational skills

Interest in working with older people

Job description

Staff Nurse - Registered Nurse

The closing date is 03 December 2025

Are you a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Radipole ward, based at Westhaven Hospital, are looking for either an experienced or newly qualified Staff Nurse to join our supportive team.

As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in a 33 bedded ward who provide sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation, Palliative / End of Life care for the local and wider community. Our End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. Our team are a close-knit community, and we pride ourselves on always going the extra mile.

We offer dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development with a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training. An excellent preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and the chance to further your career in a nurse led environment.

The Staff Nurse post is a full-time role. We have a variety of flexible shifts listed below: Nights 20:00-08:00, Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to providing excellent standards of care for our patients and we know that to enable us to do this, the continuous professional development of staff in a supportive environment has to be a top priority for us and it is!

You will need enthusiasm and a commitment to provide the highest standards of care to patients, relatives and carers, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. You will need to have an interest in working with older people and have good communication and organisational skills.

What we offer

• Pay enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working
• Holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service
• NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme
• Not forgetting our unique selling point - our Trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

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 10 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're all about building a workplace for the future, 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 everyday 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 using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, 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

• NMC Registration
• Teaching Qualification or willingness to undertake
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current developments in nursing
• Understand the principles of rehabilitation
• Have a good working knowledge of Clinical Governance and the National Service Frameworks
• Experience of research or audit

Additional Requirements

• Participate in staff development

Personal Qualities

Information Technology

• Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and obtaining results.

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