Job summary
To work as part of the established nursing team on SDEC and to provide excellent person-centred care for patients across multi specialities, whilst adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations

Main duties of the job
Applicant must be an UK NMC registered Adult Nurse, with a minimum of 2 years experience and evidence of recent CPD. As a minimum, must be able to administer IV medication.

Experience of ED, Acute Medicine, Acute Surgical would be desirable.

Must be up to date with BLS (and preferably ILS - or willingness to work towards).

Competence in blood product administration would be beneficial.

Ability to work effectively as part of an efficient nursing team.

Ability to build working relationships with SDEC colleagues and the wider MDT.

About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture that we create for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro rate per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 405-26-NM423SNSDEC-B
Location: Williams Avenue, Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, DT1 2JY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients, including intravenously
• Carry out clinical skills as required, including but not limited to; clinical observations, neurological observations, cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, bladder scans, female catheterisation, wound dressings
• Administer blood products
• Support NIC with patient flow by completing tasks in a timely fashion, and by transferring patients to wards/scans as requested
• Develop effective working relationships with MDT
• Participate in team huddles to ensure optimal communication
• Utilise clinical systems such as EPMA, vital pac, ICE, CareFlow
• Ensure thorough discharges are complete with appropriate safety netting
• Providing SBAR handovers to wards should patients require admission
• Must be able to communicate effectively and manage time
• May be required to support in ED if asked by the NIC

Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training

• Essential: Registered nurse (Adult); Evidence of CPD; BLS / Immediate Life Support Training; Intravenous Administration of medicines
• Desirable: Cannulation, venepuncture (or willingness to work towards); Administration of blood products; Teaching and Mentoring competency (preferable)

Knowledge and experience

• Essential: 2 years post registration experience in an acute hospital setting; Understanding of professional nursing values
• Desirable: Understanding of SDEC

Skills and abilities

• Essential: Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner; Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors; Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and the Caldicott principles; Evidence of excellent communication skills across a range of personnels; Evidence of ability to manage time effectively
• Desirable: Demonstrate an understanding of risk management

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/

For questions about the job, contact:
SDEC Staff Nurse, Joanne Brazier, joanne.brazier1@nhs.net, 01305253406

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