Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for RN / RSCN to join our happy and cohesive Emergency Department team on a permanent basis as we start a multi-million transformation and expansion. Are you enthusiastic, motivated, keen learner, innovative and forward thinking? If so, we would like to hear from you. We are a busy working environment with a high turnover of patients which sees and treats children and adults with a range of conditions including minor injuries, major trauma, medical and surgical emergencies and mental health conditions. Clinical working areas include Majors, Minors, EDAU and Resus. We have a dedicated Clinical Practice Educator to ensure robust support and education as you begin your new journey. Main duties of the job Successful applicants should have good communication skills and enjoy working in a swiftly changing and challenging environment. You will be required to work as part of a motivated team as well as being able to work on own initiative. Opportunities exist to develop personal practice and gain experience in all aspects of emergency care. This job involves internal rotation for all ED staff and we work 12.5 hour shifts (1 hour break), day and night. About us At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust, 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 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum , pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 405-26-NM499SNED 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