Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) as a Band 5 Staff Nurse at the very start of your nursing career. Interview date is 16 May 2026. This role is part of the Newly Qualified Nurse Recruitment Programme and supports a September qualification and onboarding pathway.
Who this opportunity is for
* Currently completing a UK‑based pre‑registration nursing programme
* Due to successfully complete the course and be eligible to apply for NMC registration between June and September 2026
* Currently based in the UK and able to progress to employment without needing to leave the UK to make an immigration application
* Not currently registered with the NMC as a registered nurse
Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality, compassionate care as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
* Work flexibly across UHD sites in line with service needs, participating in rota‑based work including weekends and some bank holidays, in line with standard NHS shift patterns.
* Support the structured transition into practice, including access to preceptorship and early career development, to build confidence, competence and experience in your first qualified role.
* Appointment to Band 5 is subject to successful completion of the nursing programme and NMC registration.
Additional Information
* University Hospitals Dorset can offer sponsorship where required. However, due to the fixed timescales of the Newly Qualified Nurse Programme, this role is not suitable for applicants who would need to leave the UK in order to apply for a visa, as this would delay appointment beyond the programme start date.
* Applicants whose circumstances do not align with the Newly Qualified Nurse September intake may not be eligible for this recruitment programme.
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