Staff Nurse - Critical Care Unit

Join us at a very exciting time for Critical Care in Dorset.

Following the creation of University Hospitals Dorset , innovative and ambitious plans to develop a new build 30 Bed Critical Care Unit are well advanced to serve the population across the region. Join us and take advantage of the many opportunities that Dorset has to offer in the way of a rewarding work life balance.

We are located within an area of outstanding beauty which includes opportunities to drive, walk, run, swim or cycle in the New Forest , in the Purbecks, along miles of golden beaches and the Jurassic coastline. Bournemouth is a vibrant university town with a wide selection of restaurants and cafes; theatres, cinemas and sporting activities and Poole attracts many visitors, has a large natural harbour and is perfect for water sports or relaxing at a quayside restaurant.

Transport links are excellent with Bournemouth International airport, Cross-channel ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London.

We work 12 hour shifts with all staff expected to work both day and night rotation.

12 months acute care experience is desirable, as well as a goal of providing excellent nursing care and an enthusiasm to learn being essential.

The successful candidate will be offered a full orientation program, an extended supernumerary period, further supervised period, and an in-house Introduction to Critical Care Nursing course to support practice.

The unit also supports further critical care education in partnership with Bournemouth University at Degree / Masters Level. In time our staff are offered ongoing development opportunities to support them towards shift coordinating and the Band 6 role.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.