We recently went into partnership with Bournemouth University and, with the merger of Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, became University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust this is a really exciting time to join us!

Our ambitious multi-million pound plans to develop our sites are well underway, including developing RBH as the major acute and emergency hospital in East Dorset, PH as the major planned care hospital, and ambitious plans for Christchurch to support on-going patient treatment.

Joining UHD gives you the opportunity to enjoy all that Dorset has to offer. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town , and Poole has a large natural harbour and is perfect for water sports or relaxing at a quayside restaurant.

With both the New Forest and Isle of Purbeck on our doorstep, over 7 miles of stunning sandy beaches and coastal paths, we are located within an area of amazing beauty providing a great place for you to achieve your rewarding work life balance.

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Calling All Nursing Students

Are you a Student Nurse currently studying Adult Nursing in the UK?

The Temporary Staffing Bank is recruiting student nurses as Health Care Assistants to gain valuable knowledge and experience while you are studying for your nursing degree.

You will be working with and supporting qualified nursing staff to provide high standards of dignified care to all of our patients every day and everywhere.

From You
* You must be currently studying at university toward a degree in Adult Nursing
* You must have completed your 1st Placement in a acute hospital setting (or have previous HCA experience could be considered)
* Committed to delivering high standards of dignified patient care
* Be highly motivated and able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
* Enthusiastic and passionate about providing the best possible care for clients in various wards across the Trust.

Please detail all the above requirements in your application, together with the correct referees’ details for your university tutor and placement mentor (both mandatory).

From Us
* Flexibility around your studies
* Choice of available shifts
* Paid annual leave entitlement
* NHS Pension Scheme
* An improved recruitment process: if you application is satisfactory, you may not be required to attend a face to face or telephone interview.

This vacancy is for positions across all UHD sites. Please state on your application whether you would like to work at Bournemouth, Christchurch OR Poole Hospital.

For further details / informal visits contact:

NameBank RecruitmentTelephone number0300 019 4219

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We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network Group (LGBTQ+), European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Please note:

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations when service demands require it.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.