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Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2298824
Job summary
The future of Emergency Care in Dorset remains exciting, with a major new Emergency site being created in Bournemouth , which will see it being one of the biggest Emergency Departments on the South Coast. The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, be at the forefront of this development with our staff being the cornerstone of the new nursing team in the future.
Combined, the Poole and Royal Bournemouth Emergency Departments see over 400 patients per day, each encompassing all major specialties and Poole was ranked in the top 6 of all Emergency Departments nationally for the standard of care that we deliver. Both sites also run an urgent treatment centre in collaboration with the local primary care service and manage minor injuries from across the conurbation.
This role requires: Diploma in Adult Nursing or Children's Nursing/Degree in Nursing or related subject and an active UK NMC registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 14th September 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site from Spring 2027.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-ME06218-A
Job locations
University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A team player
- Sympathetic and considerate towards patients, carers and relatives
- Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect
Desirable
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives;
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Demonstrable clinical experience
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma in Adult Nursing or Children's Nursing
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or related subject
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A team player
- Sympathetic and considerate towards patients, carers and relatives
- Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect
Desirable
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives;
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Demonstrable clinical experience
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma in Adult Nursing or Children's Nursing
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or related subject
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom