Staff Nurse - Medical Same Day Emergency Care | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse within the Same day Emergency clinic (SDEC), providing rapid assessment of acutely unwell patients. There has been significant investment into this service with the aim of creating an SDEC first model of care.

We are looking for a high calibre individual with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be motivated to develop professionally in a supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have staff nurse experience in an acute hospital and will be looking for a challenging and fast moving post that emergency medicine provides.

The successful candidate will be required to cover shift patterns which include week day and some weekend working. This is and essential part of the role.

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration.

Interview Date

Tuesday 13th October 2026

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

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, DEN, 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

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

This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026