Job summary Are you a final year Nursing, Nursing Associate Student / Apprentice? Are you looking to start your newly registered career in a Trust that will nurture and support you? Brilliant, Dorset County Hospital sounds like the perfect place for you. We can offer you an incredible and exciting place to build your career, across our Medical, Surgical,Endoscopy, Elderly Medicine, Outpatients and Paediatrics departments. We will provide you with a first class preceptorship programme that now includes leadership development, and you will have access to a committed, supportive team of practice educators, as well as opportunities for ongoing CPD to realise your full potential. Please note in order to apply for this role, you must have completed a minimum of 3 clinical placements at DCH and this should be explained and described within your supporting information. Main duties of the job To succeed with us, you'll need to have a true passion for providing the best patient care, and hold our trust values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.On top of being part of our incredible team, you'll enjoy an enviable quality of life in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain plus a comprehensive range of benefits including 27 days' holiday (rising to 33 days), the NHS Pension Scheme, wide-ranging retail and travel discounts, relocation assistance, a subsidised restaurant, employee health and wellbeing support, and more. Please note, this vacancy is for individuals about to qualify as healthcare professionals (Nurse or Nursing Associate) on UK based NMC approved programme. If you are an internationally trained nurse looking to obtain NMC registration, please email Clinical.Recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk rather than apply and we will be in touch in due course. About us At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating 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. With a vision of delivering compassionate and safe healthcare, Dorset County Hospital is the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 250,000 across Weymouth and Portland, West and North Dorset and Purbeck. In addition, we provide renal services for 850,000 people throughout Dorset and South Somerset and employ over 3000 people across the county. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 405-25-NM053NQN Job locations Dorset County Hospital Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. Please scroll through to find the JD/PS appropriate to the role you are applying for. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Clinical.Recruitmentdchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Job description Job responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. Please scroll through to find the JD/PS appropriate to the role you are applying for. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Clinical.Recruitmentdchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential In final year of studying or recently qualified/fully registered in the UK in your profession (NMC/HCPC etc) Desirable Evidence of recent CPD Experience Essential Demonstrate your experience while undertaking your training, stating what areas you have obtained experience in, for example: General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Elderly Care, A/E, Theatres, Critical Care, Gynaecology etc. Desirable Demonstrate an understanding of professional issues and the 6 C's. Skills, abilities & knowledge Essential Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality Desirable Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential In final year of studying or recently qualified/fully registered in the UK in your profession (NMC/HCPC etc) Desirable Evidence of recent CPD Experience Essential Demonstrate your experience while undertaking your training, stating what areas you have obtained experience in, for example: General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Elderly Care, A/E, Theatres, Critical Care, Gynaecology etc. Desirable Demonstrate an understanding of professional issues and the 6 C's. Skills, abilities & knowledge Essential Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality Desirable Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially 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. 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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)