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Bank Worker - Palliative & End of Life Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled palliative and end of life care clinical nurse specialist to join our dedi...
15 day(s) ago
Bank Worker - Palliative & End of Life Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled palliative and end of life care clinical nurse specialist to join our dedi...
15 day(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary We are a small, friendly and diverse team who welcome applicants to join us in the Endoscopy Department.
22 day(s) ago
Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary We are a small, friendly and diverse team who welcome applicants to join us in the Endoscopy Department.
22 day(s) ago
Bank Worker - Palliative & End of Life Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350923
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled palliative and end of life care clinical nurse specialist to join our dedicated friendly team based at Dorset County Hospital NHSFT. The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, make clinical judgements using advanced knowledge and skills in order to provide the highest standard of holistic patient care, developing and practicing within clinical protocols and guidelines. You will be expected to manage a small, changing caseload of patients with complex needs as well as contributing to our education programme and the ongoing development of the palliative and end of life care service.
The post is for as and when bank hours.
Informal visits prior to interview are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting:
Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.
Main duties of the job
To work as a clinical nurse specialist as part of the hospital-based specialist palliative care service, providing a 7 day a week nursing service.
In collaboration with other key personnel, the post holder will review, develop and facilitate palliative care services, ensuring a cohesive, holistic and evidence-based approach to management of palliative care patients.
To work with appropriate members of the Multidisciplinary health professional teams within the community, hospital, and voluntary sector.
The role will provide specialist nursing leadership in line with local/national guidelines.
Level of responsibility: Responsible for own strategic planning and direction of palliative care service.
- Providing holistic assessment of needs and implementation of patient centred care.
- Demonstrating a high level of knowledge of palliative care, the ability to remain up-to date with all relevant developments in this area.
About us
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 provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
405-26-NM472BWPELCCNS
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in health related subject or working towards this
- Specialist palliative care qualification e.g.- Symptom Control and End of Life Care
- Recognised advanced communication skills qualification
- Able to demonstrate the ability to teach with relevant recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of continual professional development
- NMP
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience in the acute setting.
- Significant experience of working within the field of palliative care / caring for patients with palliative care needs
- Experience in working in related field: Oncology/ Haematology or other life-limiting illness
- Considerable experience in a nursing role of managing complex patients
- Experience of clinical audit and/or utilisation of research skills
- Experience of incorporating policy/evidence into practice
- Education/teaching experience in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working at band 6 or above
- Considerable experience working within the multidisciplinary team; communicating effectively at differing levels
- Extensive experience of caseload and/or team management
- Experience in developing and/or reviewing standards/policies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Able to demonstrate utilisation of negotiating skills
- Able to demonstrate motivation of self and others
- Ability to assess and plan individual care needs in partnership with patients/their carers
- Ability to work across the multi-disciplinary health and social care team
- Ability to handle distressing situations with sensitivity and empathy
- Computer/ IT skills
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in health related subject or working towards this
- Specialist palliative care qualification e.g.- Symptom Control and End of Life Care
- Recognised advanced communication skills qualification
- Able to demonstrate the ability to teach with relevant recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of continual professional development
- NMP
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration nursing experience in the acute setting.
- Significant experience of working within the field of palliative care / caring for patients with palliative care needs
- Experience in working in related field: Oncology/ Haematology or other life-limiting illness
- Considerable experience in a nursing role of managing complex patients
- Experience of clinical audit and/or utilisation of research skills
- Experience of incorporating policy/evidence into practice
- Education/teaching experience in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working at band 6 or above
- Considerable experience working within the multidisciplinary team; communicating effectively at differing levels
- Extensive experience of caseload and/or team management
- Experience in developing and/or reviewing standards/policies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Able to demonstrate utilisation of negotiating skills
- Able to demonstrate motivation of self and others
- Ability to assess and plan individual care needs in partnership with patients/their carers
- Ability to work across the multi-disciplinary health and social care team
- Ability to handle distressing situations with sensitivity and empathy
- Computer/ IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Staff Nurse - Endoscopy
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 2336131
Job summary
We are a small, friendly and diverse team who welcome applicants to join us in the Endoscopy Department. We are looking for a friendly and committed Registered Nurse to join the team for a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We have great opportunities for promotion, further education and full supervision, mentorship and support will be offered.
We are a fully JAG accredited department with 3 procedure rooms here at Dorset County Hospital, where we offer diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including deep sedation, anaesthetic supported lists. We also offer bronchoscopy, ERCP, Capsule Endoscopy and Bowel Cancer Screening.
If you are passionate about delivering high quality care to patients and their carers, then this is the post for you.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the team supporting patients during their procedure and recovery, admission and discharge, offering advice and guidance, health promotion and supporting patients with potential cancer diagnosis.
We are proud of our outstanding patient feedback and actively seek out and act on recommendations from our patients, to develop and improve our service.
To work as a core member of the Endoscopy team and in partnership with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality care, ensuring patients have a positive experience. We offer a 7 day service. Our working hours are: 08.00- 18.30.
About us
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, 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.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
405-26-NM454SNE
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
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,
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
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,
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training.
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
- Evidence of Continuous Personal development
Desirable
- Supervision, Mentoring, Teaching Qualification and / or experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 6 months post registration experience in an acute setting
Desirable
- Desirable Endoscopy knowledge and experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a competent practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training.
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional
- Evidence of Continuous Personal development
Desirable
- Supervision, Mentoring, Teaching Qualification and / or experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 6 months post registration experience in an acute setting
Desirable
- Desirable Endoscopy knowledge and experience.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to practice as a competent practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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