Overview
Are you a final year Nursing Student (including apprentices)? Dorset County Hospital invites you to start your newly registered career in a Trust that will nurture and support you. This vacancy is for individuals about to qualify as Registered Nurses on a UK NMC approved programme.
About the role
We offer an incredible and exciting place to build your career on our Stroke Unit. You will participate in a first class preceptorship programme that now includes leadership development, with access to a committed, supportive team of practice educators and opportunities for ongoing CPD to realise your full potential.
Eligibility and requirements
* Must have completed a minimum of 1 clinical placement at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) and this should be explained and described within your supporting information.
* Must be qualifying before December 2025.
* Hold and demonstrate a true passion for providing the best patient care and align with our trust values: Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
Benefits and culture
* Quality of life in one of the most beautiful parts of Britain.
* Comprehensive range of benefits including 27 days’ holiday (rising to 33 days).
* NHS Pension Scheme, wide-ranging retail and travel discounts, relocation assistance, a subsidised restaurant, employee health and wellbeing support, and more.
Our values and equality
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and the culture we are creating for our staff. We strive for a fair, inclusive environment for all employees. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Trust overview
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.
Application and selection
We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist in preparing their application materials. 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.
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 tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. If you cannot view or download the attachment, please contact Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk.
Trust values
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values, search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.
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