Looking for staff nurse jobs in Dorchester with visa sponsorship? Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Staff Nurse for its Critical Care Unit.
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Staff Nurse Jobs in Dorchester UK: Overview
| Job Title | Staff Nurse – Critical Care Unit |
| Employer | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Location | Dorchester, UK |
| Salary | £32,073–£39,043 per year (pro rata) |
| Job Type | Fixed term, part-time, 12 months |
| Experience | Registered Nurse, recent acute experience desirable |
| Visa Sponsorship | Eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship |
| Closing Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Vacancy Reference | 405-26-NM508CCU |
About the Employer
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services in Dorchester. The Critical Care Unit manages intensive care and high dependency patients with a supportive team and orientation programme.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing care for critically ill patients and their families
- Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care according to NMC code and Trust policies
- Work with the team to maintain efficient unit running
- Develop skills through rotational experience in intensive care and high dependency areas
- Participate in ongoing education and mentorship
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current UK professional registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Desirable: recent acute nursing experience (minimum 12 months post-registration)
- Desirable: understanding of clinical governance
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Salary and Benefits
- Band 5 Agenda for Change salary
- Orientation programme including critical care competencies and equipment training
- Flexible working considered where appropriate
- Supportive team environment
- Visa sponsorship eligible
- Supportive critical care team
- Orientation programme
- Fixed-term contract
- Part-time hours
- Closing date 18 November 2026
How to Apply
Apply through NHS Jobs. Prepare a supporting statement that matches the person specification in your own words.
Application Tips
- Use your own words in the supporting statement; over-reliance on AI may lead to withdrawal
- Highlight acute care experience if available
- Confirm NMC registration status
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