Staff Nurse - Ward A31 Left Elective Surgery

Ward A31L is a 19 bed elective surgical unit, providing surgical care to patients 7 days per week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic staff nurse to join the progressive and dedicated team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

You will be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, caring for patients post-operatively and discharging patients under the nurse-led discharge criteria. Once in post, you will be a key member in the development and expansion of the elective surgery service with the aim of enhancing the patient’s experience.

The ideal candidate will require experience within general surgery, i.e. Gynaecological, urology, breast and endocrine; have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards of care. A friendly and patient-centered approach is vital to this exciting role.

The successful candidate will initially be based on Ward A31L until April 2027. As part of the Phase 3 transformation plans across University Hospitals Dorset, the postholder will then be deployed to the Surgical Admissions Unit. Applicants should be prepared for this move and welcome the opportunity to develop their skills across both areas. Support will be provided throughout the transition

Additional Contact Details

Deputy Sister Eva Rackova - 0300 019 4767

Deputy Sister Eleanor Casas - 0300 019 4767

This role requires a valid NMC Registration

Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth Hospital

We can offer sponsorship for this post.

Interview Date: 1st December 2026

The successful candidate will initially be based on Ward A31L until April 2027. As part of the Phase 3 transformation plans across University Hospitals Dorset, the postholder will then be deployed to the Surgical Admissions Unit. Applicants should be prepared for this move and welcome the opportunity to develop their skills across both areas. Support will be provided throughout the transition.

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.

This service has a planned move in Spring 2027

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.

(****Remove if not fixed term position) For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joao Ferreira Job title: Charge Nurse Email address: joao.ferreira@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 4765