University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse on the 30 bedded Acute Medical unit, providing rapid assessment of acutely unwell patients.
We are looking for a high calibre individual with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be motivated to develop professionally in a supportive learning environment.
The ideal candidate will have staff nurse experience in an acute hospital already and will be looking for a challenging and fast moving post that emergency admission provides.
Applicants need to be a Registered Nurse, ideally with post registration experience in an acute setting. This role is shift work which includes days and nights shift cover. Ability to carry out night shift cover is an essential requirement for this position.
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Please note this position is part of the Acute Medical Unit which will be moving to Royal Bournemouth Hospital in 2027. Applicants must be able to move primary workplaces with the unit.
Interview Date: 19th August 2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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.
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