An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Clinical Leader to join our proactive and friendly team on Ward C3, which is the Trauma admissions ward.
The post holder will be an experienced staff nurse looking to take the next step in their career progression to help lead a highly skilled team in a fast-paced Trauma ward environment.
They will be expected to provide a high-quality service for patients and their families to meet the Trust objectives, policies, and standards.
We are looking for an individual with excellent leadership and communication skills and with the desire to lead a team to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
You should have an interest in providing high-quality care in a fast-paced and often challenging environment with the underlying knowledge of caring for Trauma and Orthopaedic patients.
You will have overall responsibility for delivering excellent care within the ward and the ability to work alongside, grow, and develop the nursing team whilst promoting a collaborative working environment.
This role requires: Active UK NMC Registration and a recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Please note: this ward is due to relocate to Royal Bournemouth Hospital in Spring 2026. Further details are provided below.
Interview Date: TBC
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future, shaping how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This may involve some services moving sites this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions about this at interview.
This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site in Spring 2026.
Please note: if the role or service relocates as part of this planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Grant Willats
* Job title: Clinical Lead Ward C3
* Email: grant.willats@uhd.nhs.uk
* Telephone: 0300 019 3005
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