Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our small and friendly team at Blandford Community Hospital. This will involve working flexibly part time across our Treatment Room for minor procedures and in our Outpatients Department. This is a diverse and interesting environment and the successful applicant will ideally have experience in these areas however enthusiasm to learn new skills will be beneficial. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide a high standard of nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice. Enthusiasm, motivation and excellent team working skills are essential. Our Outpatients Department supports a wide variety of specialist clinics such as ophthalmology, orthopaedics, gynae, oral and maxillofacial along with nurse led clinics including the Complex Leg Ulcer Service. This post will include rotation to our Treatment Room providing care to patients undergoing minor procedures. For further details of this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact Samantha Stroud - Clinical Lead. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Main duties of the job You will be required to provide professional clinical leadership to the unit on a day to day basis and to deputise for the departmental Sister in their absence, facilitating effective working relationships within the multidisciplinary team and external organisations. You will use various computer systems to record patient care and activity and participate in clinical audit. The role includes supervision of junior staff and students and appraisals for health care support workers. This is a part time post working flexibly Monday to Friday (some weekend work may form part of the role in the future) that will be considered as a job share at 15 hours per person. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £23,976 to £29,186 a year p.a. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 152-C012.25 Job locations Blandford Community Hospital Milldown Road Blandford Forum DT11 7DD Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this post please read the Job Description and Personal Specification. When completing your application please ensure that your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience, skills and knowledge apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities For full details of this post please read the Job Description and Personal Specification. When completing your application please ensure that your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience, skills and knowledge apply to this post. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net Person Specification Knowledge Skills and Training Essential Registered Nurse Valid NMC PIN number Desirable Degree/Diploma level Evidence of Leg Ulcer Management Training and recent practice or willingness to work towards this. Job specific experience Essential Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and deliver evidence based care Desirable Experience of minor procedures information and technologies Essential Demonstrates basic IT skills normally obtained through practice or practical training Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information, emails and internet use. Personal Qualities /Attributes Essential Evidence of demonstrating the Trusts values and behaviours Proven record of managing change Person Specification Knowledge Skills and Training Essential Registered Nurse Valid NMC PIN number Desirable Degree/Diploma level Evidence of Leg Ulcer Management Training and recent practice or willingness to work towards this. Job specific experience Essential Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and deliver evidence based care Desirable Experience of minor procedures information and technologies Essential Demonstrates basic IT skills normally obtained through practice or practical training Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information, emails and internet use. Personal Qualities /Attributes Essential Evidence of demonstrating the Trusts values and behaviours Proven record of managing change 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 (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. 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 HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address Blandford Community Hospital Milldown Road Blandford Forum DT11 7DD Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)