Job summary
- Main area
- WCCSS
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 153-SP06334
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Poole/ Bournemouth
- Town
- poole
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/07/2026
Employer heading
Oncology and Haematology Outpatient Deputy Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
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 the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, 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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
· Co-ordinate a team to ensure the delivery of effective nursing care to patients and their families reflecting the UHD Values
· Deputize for the Ward Manager as and when required.
· Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without
supervision.
· Provides clinical and managerial leadership to healthcare support and reception staff.
· Assist in leading and monitoring the performance and work of the Nursing Team.
Interview: July 23rd
Main duties of the job
Act as an effective role model for all staff.
Deliver specialised care in keeping with the needs and wishes of patients and their families.
Provide leadership and demonstrate a high quality of clinical care and practice
Liaise with other health care professionals regarding the needs of patients and implement appropriate action.
. Responsible for maintaining accurate records in accordance with current practice.
Monitor and organise Bookwise and authorise room bookings for the jigsaw .
. Facilitate effective patient care in the outpatient setting.
Assist in the setting of clinical standards within the UHD trust to improve the quality of patient care.
Actively participate in clinical governance agenda and use this as a base for improving standards of care.
To actively facilitate a progressive learning environment for all grades of staff which will raise standards of professionalism and contribute to the development of nursing.
To ensure that IT training and use of different programmes is accessed safely in accordance with clinical governance.
Reporting all complaints and untoward occurrences.
22. Be aware of and comply with NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurse, Midwives & Health Visitors.
Working for our organisation
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Take responsibility for the team and take charge of the ward in the absence of the person who has continued responsibility.
Plan, organise and deploy staff according to competencies and workload in order to meet patient needs.
Participate in the management and development of the outpatients, sharing information and ideas that promote quality and value.
Recruit, retain and motivate a team with the right mix of skills to provide optimum care to patients and their families.
Conduct and participate in appraisals / performance review programmes in accordance with ward / unit / hospital policy.
Provide access to counselling and psychological support for team members, patients and their families to create a caring environment.
Act as a mentor and facilitator for nursing staff within the clinical area.
Act as a preceptor, assessor, mentor for students, registered staff and
non-professional staff
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 2 years experience
- nmc registration
- sact passport
Desirable criteria
- teaching expeeience
technical skills
Essential criteria
- sact trained
- able to access picc lines and hickman lines and porta caths
- cannulation and venepuncture
- ecgs
- audits
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- ability to lead a team
- problem solving approach
- listening and counselling
- appraisals
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- louise watkinson
- Job title
- Oncology and Haematology lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000192398
- Additional information
Jolly Kuriakose 03000193559
Carmen Biddle 03000197126
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