University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Macmillan Unit
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for qualified nurses to join the inpatient nursing team at the Macmillan Unit. We require a motivated individual with a high standard of nursing skills to care for patients with a terminal illness. Ability to demonstrate compassion and a genuine interest to work within the field of specialist palliative care is essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients with terminal illnesses.
- Demonstrate compassion and genuine interest in specialist palliative care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
Shifts:
- Long days: 07:00-19:30 or 19:00-07:30
- Short shifts: 12:00 - 20:00 and 07:00-15:00
Requirements
- Previous NHS nursing experience is essential.
- Palliative care experience is desirable.
- NMC Registration is required.
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Location
Base Location: Christchurch Hospital - Macmillan Unit
Application
Interview Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
About UHD
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
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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.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Allannah Sinclair
Job title: Sister
Email address: Allannah.Sinclair@uhd.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0300 019 5121
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