Staff Nurse - Moreton Ward

Join Our Team on Moreton Ward – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you ready to take your nursing or paramedic career to the next level? This permanent opportunity on Moreton Ward at Dorset County Hospital offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your skills truly matter. Our 26-bed ward specialises in acute medical care with a strong focus on respiratory conditions, giving you the chance to develop expertise while making a tangible impact on patient lives.

We’re looking for motivated, compassionate Registered Nurses or Paramedics who thrive on variety and challenge. If you’re organised, adaptable, and love working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this is the role for you. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, lead, and deliver outstanding care.

Why Moreton Ward?

• Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Gain experience in complex respiratory care and acute medicine.
• Enjoy a culture that supports professional growth and development.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients with acute medical and respiratory conditions.
• Communicate confidently with a wide range of health professionals to ensure smooth admissions, care planning, and discharges.
• Work closely with internal and external agencies to support timely, safe patient discharges.
• Collaborate with senior nurses and allied health professionals to maintain high standards of care and patient experience.

Career Development & Benefits

• Structured Development Pathways: Access to specialist respiratory training, mentorship, and leadership programmes.
• Continuous Learning: Opportunities to undertake courses, study days, and professional qualifications.
• Career Progression: Clear routes to senior clinical roles and advanced practice positions.
• Flexible Working Options: Helping you balance work and life.
• NHS Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave, NHS pension scheme, and staff discounts.
• Relocation Support: Available for eligible candidates.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to staff wellbeing services and employee assistance programmes.

Come and See for Yourself

We know choosing the right team matters. That’s why we welcome prospective applicants to visit Moreton Ward, meet our friendly team, and see what makes us proud of the care we deliver. To arrange a visit or an informal chat, please contact us – we’d love to show you around!

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

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, and thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

As a Trust, we support a number of overseas applicants into UK-based roles.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all 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. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

In return, we can offer you incredible training, and we are happy to consider any requests for a variety of flexible working patterns which will be reviewed regularly, to ensure the wellbeing of our staff and our service.