Staff Nurse - Ward 12 Elective Surgery | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,073 - £39,043 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7866883/153-SU05998 |
Summary
Ward A31L is a 19 bed elective surgical unit, providing surgical care to patients 7 days per week.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join the progressive and dedicated team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
You will be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, caring for patients post-operatively and discharging patients under the nurse-led discharge criteria. Once in post, you will be a key member in the development and expansion of the Elective Surgery Service with the aim of enhancing the patient’s experience.
The ideal candidate will require experience within general surgical i.e. gynaecological, urology, breast and endocrine; have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards of care. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role.
Additional contact details:
Deputy Sister Eva Rackova - 0300 019 4767
Deputy Sister Eleanor Casas- 0300 019 4767
This role requires a valid NMC Registration
Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 12th May 2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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.
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AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
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 Friday 8 May 2026
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