Job overview
Are you a final year Nursing Student due to qualify with dual registration in Adult and Mental Health Nursing? Are you looking to start your newly registered career in a Trust that will nurture and support you? Brilliant, Dorset County Hospital sounds like the perfect place for you.
We can offer you an incredible and exciting place to build your career, in our Emergency Department. We will provide you with a first class preceptorship programme that now includes leadership development, and you will have access to a committed, supportive team of practice educators, as well as opportunities for ongoing CPD to realise your full potential.
This post is only for those qualified or about to qualify in Autumn / Winter 2025 with dual NMC registration in Adult and Mental Health Nursing.
Main duties of the job
To succeed with us, you’ll need to have a true passion for providing the best patient care, and hold our trust values of Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
On top of being part of our incredible team, you’ll enjoy an enviable quality of life in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain plus a comprehensive range of benefits including 27 days’ holiday (rising to 33 days), the NHS Pension Scheme, wide-ranging retail and travel discounts, relocation assistance, a subsidised restaurant, employee health and wellbeing support, and more.
Please note, this vacancy is for individuals about to qualify as healthcare professionals (Nurse) on a UK based NMC approved programme.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. Please scroll through to find the JD/PS appropriate to the role you are applying for. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* In final year of studying or recently qualified/fully registered in the UK in your profession (NMC/HCPC etc)
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of recent CPD
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate your experience while undertaking your training, stating what areas you have obtained experience in, for example: General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Elderly Care, A/E, Theatres, Critical Care, Gynaecology etc.
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrate an understanding of professional issues and the 6 C’s.
Skills, abilities & knowledge
Essential criteria
* Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner
* Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
* Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
* Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.