Job overview

Are you a compassionate newly qualified or established nurse looking to join a friendly and supportive team? Stanley Purser Ward based in Swanage Community Hospital has the right opportunity for you.

As a Staff Nurse you will be providing care in a 15 bedded nurse led unit, with patient needs ranging from post-fracture rehabilitation, medical diagnoses and treatments through to palliative care. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and be supported by local doctors 3 days per week and our ANP 5 days a week. The hospital has different departments with different patient groups, including Minor Injuries, Outpatients, Radiology Imaging and Day Surgery.

We support you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and make a real difference in your patients’ lives and abilities. We are an inclusive active team with days out and a lively team chat group. For those who are newly qualified, we provide a very comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.

The Staff Nurse post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and welcome part time applications with a minimum of 30 hours which can be discussed at interview. shifts listed below.

Long Day - 07.30 – 20.30

Nights – 20.15 – 07.45

Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000.  For further details on relocation expenses please email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

You will have a caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference. A desire to see elderly and vulnerable people treated with care and respect. Reliability, flexibility, hard work and honesty with a good sense of humour are attributes we value as a ward.

You will need to demonstrate good teamwork skills, strong communication skills with a compassionate nature. Enthusiasm and a commitment to provide the highest standards of care to patients, relative and carers, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. You will need to have an interest in working with older people and have good communication and organisational skills.

In return we can also offer you monthly pay plus enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working. A great NHS pension scheme, holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service. NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Working for our organisation

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.