Looking for staff nurse jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship? Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Staff Nurse for the Critical Care Unit in Dorchester.
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| 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; acute experience desirable |
| Visa Sponsorship | Eligible under Skilled Worker route |
| 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 flexible bed use and a rotational programme.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide specialist nursing care for critically ill patients and their families
- Deliver evidence-based patient-centred care in line with NMC code
- Work with the team to maintain efficient running of the unit
- Develop skills in critical care through orientation and ongoing education
- Participate in rotational programme across critical care areas including nights
Requirements
- Essential: Registered Nurse with evidence of CPD
- Desirable: Understanding of professional nursing issues and recent acute nursing experience (minimum 12 months post registration)
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of confidentiality
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Applications from those who require sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Sponsorship is subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Salary and Benefits
- Band 5 Agenda for Change pay scale
- Orientation programme with practice educator including competencies and equipment training
- Opportunities for role expansion and additional education
- Flexible working considered where appropriate
- Visa sponsorship eligible
- Critical care experience
- Supportive team
- Fixed term 12 months
- Part-time role
- Closes 18 November 2026
How to Apply
Apply through NHS Jobs. Complete the application with a supporting statement that reflects your experience in your own words. A cover letter is not separately required beyond the application form.
Application Tips
- Highlight any critical care or acute experience in your supporting statement
- Confirm NMC registration status clearly
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