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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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Individual Giving and Campaigns Fundraiser to work as part of our charity team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

Specifically, the post holder’s focus will be to significantly increase the individual giving, campaign and lottery income in line with the charity’s approved strategy and build long term relationships with supporters.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual who has a sound understanding of fundraising, excellent relationship building skills, works well in a busy environment and is a team player able to work on own initiative and manage workloads independently.

You will have

• individual giving and campaign fundraising experience
• a track record of income generation from either a fundraising or sales/commercial background
• previous experience of using a CRM database is desirable
• good written and verbal communications skills, with strong attention to detail
• an analytical nature, able to evaluate and monitor the success of activities
• excellent time management skills
  
  UHD NHS Charity raises funds to enhance patient care, treatment and services and support staff welfare and development.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: Friday 22 April 2022

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name Lindsey Sturman

Job title Fundraising Manager

Email address lindsey.sturman@uhd.nhs.uk

Telephone number 0300 019 4060

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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.