Staff Nurse - Ward 1 - Gastroenterology | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7733474/153-ME05701 |
Summary
Ward 1 on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site of University Hospital Dorset is a 22 bedded Gastroenterology unit which looks after patients with a variety of different conditions. We have a diverse patient group ranging from teenagers to the elderly meaning that your day is always varied and interesting!
We are a close knit team who are looking for a dedicated and passionate registered nurse to join us.
Exciting opportunities for nurses include:
- A four bedded GI Bay providing high level care for patients with GI bleeding giving the opportunity to develop intensive nursing skills.
- Using the CLIP method with student nurses. We have 4 students on shift 7 days a week and are following a different structure of student placement providing staff the opportunity to develop their teaching, coaching and educational competence.
- A fun, friendly team who all have the same goal to provide high quality patient care. Our motto- ''WeAlways strive toReliablyDeliverOutstandingNursing care toEveryone''
- A competency framework/training programme to work towards being able to nurse in the GI Bay; this includes IV assessment, blood transfusions, male catheterisation, CVAD management, venepuncture, cannulation and ILS training.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview date: 10th March 2026
The conditions we see mostly on Ward 1 are:
- Liver disease
- Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
- GI Bleeding (various causes)
- Pancreatic and other hepatobiliary cancers
- Eating disorders
- Alcohol withdrawal
Shifts include long days (7-19.30), earlies (7-15.00) , lates (11:30-19:30) and nights (19.00-07.30)
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.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Please note, sponsorship cannot be offered for external applicants due to the length of contract.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Mar 2026
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