Staff Nurse - Moreton Ward | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2JY |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7639022/405-25-NM377SNMW-E |
Summary
Join Our Team on Moreton Ward – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Are you ready to take your nursing or paramedic career to the next level? Thispermanent opportunityonMoreton WardatDorset County Hospitaloffers the chance to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your skills truly matter. Our 26-bed ward specialises inacute medical care with a strong focus on respiratory conditions, giving you the chance to develop expertise while making a tangible impact on patient lives.
We’re looking formotivated, compassionate Registered Nurses or Paramedicswho thrive on variety and challenge. If you’re organised, adaptable, and love working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this is the role for you. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, lead, and deliver outstanding care.
Why Moreton Ward?
• Be part of adynamic teamthat values collaboration and innovation.
• Gain experience incomplex respiratory careand acute medicine.
• Enjoy a culture that supportsprofessional growth and development.
Previous applicants need not apply.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
What You’ll Do
• Deliversafe, effective, and compassionate careto patients with acute medical and respiratory conditions.
• Communicate confidently with a wide range of health professionals to ensure smooth admissions, care planning, and discharges.
• Work closely with internal and external agencies to supporttimely, safe patient discharges.
• Collaborate with senior nurses and allied health professionals to maintainhigh standards of care and patient experience.
Career Development & Benefits
• Structured Development Pathways:Access to specialist respiratory training, mentorship, and leadership programmes.
• Continuous Learning:Opportunities to undertake courses, study days, and professional qualifications.
• Career Progression:Clear routes to senior clinical roles and advanced practice positions.
• Flexible Working Options:Helping you balance work and life.
• NHS Benefits Package:Including generous annual leave, NHS pension scheme, and staff discounts.
• Relocation Support:Available for eligible candidates.
• Wellbeing Support:Access to staff wellbeing services and employee assistance programmes.
Come and See for Yourself
We know choosing the right team matters. That’s why wewelcome prospective applicants to visit Moreton Ward, meet our friendly team, and see what makes us proud of the care we deliver. To arrange a visit or an informal chat, please contact us – we’d love to show you around!
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 work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving 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.
As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
In return we can offer you incredible training, and we are happy to consider any requests for a variety of flexible working patterns which will reviewed regularly, to ensure the wellbeing of our staff and our service.
This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025
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