Staff Nurse UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

We are delighted to offer an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse (Band 5) to join our dynamic Outpatients team at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (DCHFT).

Our Outpatients services span multiple sites, delivering a wide range of specialist care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. This role involves working flexibly across five key locations: Sandsfoot, Maumbury, Robert White Centre, South Walks House, and Weymouth Community.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you’ll play a vital part in delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with consultation and procedure clinics, including minor operations and supporting patients during recovery.
• Providing specialist support in orthopaedic and vascular dressing clinics.
• Acting as a chaperone and patient advocate to ensure comfort, dignity, and informed decision-making.
• Building strong relationships through clear communication with patients, families, carers, and colleagues.
• Mentoring and supervising junior staff and student nurses, contributing to their professional growth and assessment.
• Demonstrating effective time management and emerging leadership abilities in a busy outpatient setting.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated nurse who thrives in a collaborative team, prioritizes patient safety and high-quality standards, and is eager to expand their clinical expertise. If you are adaptable, enthusiastic about continuous learning, and committed to excellence in care, we would love to hear from you.

At DCHFT, we foster a welcoming, inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member is supported to reach their full potential. Our core values—Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence—guide everything we do as we partner to deliver compassionate, high-quality services that promote healthier lives, empowered individuals, and stronger communities.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Visa Sponsorship Information

This position is eligible for sponsorship under the UK’s Skilled Worker visa route (including the Health and Care Worker visa subcategory for eligible healthcare roles), as outlined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We warmly welcome applications from overseas candidates who require sponsorship, subject to meeting UKVI requirements and obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship. For official details on the Skilled Worker visa, including eligibility for healthcare professionals, please visit the UK government’s dedicated page: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/if-you-work-in-healthcare-or-education (or the main Health and Care Worker visa overview at https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa).

Full details of the role, including the complete Job Description and Person Specification, are available in the attached documents. When applying, please clearly demonstrate in your supporting statement how your skills, experience, and qualifications align with the person specification.

If you have trouble accessing the attachments, feel free to email us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk for assistance.
We look forward to welcoming a passionate nurse who shares our commitment to outstanding patient care and a positive team culture. To learn more about DCHFT, our values, and what it’s like to work here, search for Dorset County Hospital online.