Newly Qualified Dual Registered Nurse - Adult & Mental Health
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
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 will enjoy an enviable quality of life in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain, plus a comprehensive range of benefits.
* 27 days holiday (rising to 33 days)
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Wide‑ranging retail and travel discounts
* Relocation assistance
* Subsidised restaurant
* Employee health and wellbeing support
* …and more
Please note, this vacancy is for individuals about to qualify as a healthcare professional (Nurse) on a UK‑based NMC approved programme.
About Us
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. 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.
Employment Details
* Date posted: 03 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
* Reference number: 405-25-NM224NEWM-C
* Job location:
o Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Person Specification
Essential
* Education & Qualifications: In final year of studying or recently qualified/fully registered in the UK in your profession (NMC/HCPC etc).
* Experience: Demonstrate your experience while undertaking your training, stating what areas you have obtained experience in (e.g. General Medicine & Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Elderly Care, A/E, Theatres, Critical Care, Gynaecology).
* Skills, abilities & knowledge:
o Evidence of ability to practice as a competent practitioner.
o Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
Desirable
* Evidence of recent CPD.
* Demonstrate an understanding of professional issues and the 6 C’s.
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
* Evidence of ability to manage time effectively.
* Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements, especially risk management.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
* Employer name: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY
* Website: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/
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