Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse on the 45 bedded Acute Medical unit, providing rapid assessment of acutely unwell patients. We are looking for a high calibre individual with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be motivated to develop professionally in a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have staff nurse experience in an acute hospital already and will be looking for a challenging and fast moving post that emergency admission provides. Applicants need to be a Registered Nurse, ideally with post registration experience in an acute setting. This is a permanent post which includes days and nights shift cover. Ability to carry out night shift cover is an essential requirement for this position. Base Location: Bournemouth Interview date: 17th March Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Working for our organisation 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. UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. We can offer sponsorship for this post. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person specification Experience Essential criteria Demonstrable Clinical experience in AMU or an AAU Good experience of working in a team Experience of working with the public Demonstrates good customer care skills Desirable criteria Previous experience of working in Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) or the Emergency Department (ED) Technical Skills Competencies Essential criteria Basic IT Skills Non-IV and IV administration of medication Qualification Essential criteria NMC Registered Nurse Desirable criteria Teaching Qualification