Staff Nurse

Role Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Shaston ward team at Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury. This supportive team operates a 15-bed ward delivering sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation, and palliative/end-of-life services to the local and broader community. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End-of-Life Care unit is nationally recognized with the Gold Standard Framework award.

Responsibilities

The Staff Nurse will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care focusing on elderly patients needing rehabilitation and end-of-life support.

Requirements

Candidates must be enthusiastic about delivering excellent patient care, possess professional clinical leadership abilities, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational talents. Interest in elderly patient care is essential. Valid right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship is required.

Working Hours

• Part-time role, 15 hours per week
• Flexible shifts include Early (07:30-15:30), Late (12:30-20:30), Long Days (07:30-20:30), Nights (20:15-07:45)
• Rotational shifts covering days and nights

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for weekend, night, and public holiday shifts
• Generous holiday allowance up to 33 days plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Participation in the NHS pension scheme
• Access to NHS discounts and salary sacrifice programs
• Unique access to Trust beach huts on the Sandbanks coastline
• Enhanced DBS check funded by the Trust

Additional Information

Dorset HealthCare is committed to providing outstanding, integrated healthcare services to nearly 800,000 people across community hospitals and mental health services. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC and highly praised by patients and staff, the Trust supports a diverse and inclusive workplace culture with a focus on professional growth and community impact.

For informal inquiries, contact Senior Sister Kate Norris at 01747 475228.