We are looking for experienced nurses to join our friendly, forward-thinking unit as part of our senior team. Our nurses work closely alongside multidisciplinary colleagues. As part of the Band 6 role, you will support junior staff and deputise for the Band 7. The role includes, but is not limited to, managing patient flow and staff allocation when co-ordinator for the unit.
The children’s unit currently includes a busy assessment unit, 22 inpatient beds (across two ward areas), a 4-bed level 2 HDU, and a surgical/medical day unit.
This environment provides opportunities to develop skills in assessment, triage, early detection, and treatment of deteriorating children, including those requiring high dependency care.
We offer a comprehensive education programme for all nurses, with additional support for developing managerial skills and the coordinator role.
This is an exciting time for the unit as we plan our move to the new Children’s Unit on the Bournemouth site.
Shifts are 12 hours, rotating days/nights/weekends.
This role requires NMC registration.
Base location: Poole Hospital
Interview date: TBC
Alongside providing excellent care, the successful candidate will also:
* Coordinate a team to ensure effective nursing care, reflecting UHD Trust values.
* Deputise for the Ward Manager as required.
* Assess care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate care programmes independently.
* Provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff.
* Assist in leading and monitoring team performance.
Please see the job description and personal specification for further information.
The role includes, but is not limited to, acting as a role model and mentor, delivering specialized care, liaising with MDT members, demonstrating excellent IT and documentation skills, completing audits, and acting on audit results.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do, guiding how we treat patients, visitors, and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following the merger and the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move sites this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Interviewing managers will be happy to discuss this further at interview.
This service is planned to move from Poole to Bournemouth in Jan 2026. Employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement if the role relocates as part of this plan. Travel from home to the new site will be considered a normal commute. Other changes will be managed according to Trust or national terms and conditions.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Alison Green
Job title: Sister
Email: alison.green@uhd.nhs.uk
Phone: 0300 019 2029
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