Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in the pre-operative department, and we are looking for a motivated and dynamic team player to fill the position of Staff Nurse. UHD at Poole is on its way to becoming one of the largest elective hospitals in the country, and our pre-operative department is crucial in ensuring safe and effective patient care. We prioritise thorough assessments while optimising patients' conditions to enhance the success of the surgery. If you have strong communication skills and a passion for supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, we would love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team. There are numerous reasons to join UHD, including enhanced annual leave, enrolment in our generous NHS pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing services.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration or HCPC Operating department practitioner registration
Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: July 28th 2026

Main duties of the job

• Screening and assessment of patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures through the collection of confidential and sensitive patient information.
• Order screening and diagnostic tests as per identified policies/protocols.
• Evaluate results of investigations and recognise abnormalities and refer to the appropriate health professional.
• Identify potential anaesthetic, medical and surgical problems and refer appropriately to relevant health care professionals.
• Carry out a range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as venepuncture.
• Work effectively and efficiently with the integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for student and for on-going professional development of registered staff.
• Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments, Supervise and mentor, & preceptor, students, junior registered and unqualified staff.
• Work with a degree of autonomy in an outpatient clinic setting, making complex decisions regarding plans of care.
• Manage own mandatory training compliance on VLE/Beat system.

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.
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, DEN, 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: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-SU06383
Job locations: University Hospitals Dorset - Dorset BH7 7DW United Kingdom

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
Qualifications
Essential

• Registration practitioner either RN or Operating department practitioner with relevant qualification

Experience
Essential

• Relevant post registration experience in an acute surgical or medical setting

Desirable

• Physical examination skills

Other
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven listening and communication skills
• Clear understanding of the role of pre-op assessment in preparing patients for surgery and anaesthesia

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• ECG recording

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 - Dorset BH7 7DW United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Co-Lead Nurse
Emma Law
emma.law@uhd.nhs.uk
03000193497

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.