EPOC Registered Nursing Associate Band 4 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Poole, BH15 2JB |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic registered nursing associate looking for your next challenge?
This is an incredibly exciting time in UHD with expansion of services across our sites now underway, including the opening of a new Enhanced Peri-Operative Care unit (EPOC) which will provide enhanced post operative care on the Poole Hospital site. You will provide high quality enhanced peri operative care for patients on a shift by shift basis.
We are seeking RNAs with a passion for providing excellent patient care with a particular interest in enhanced care to join our new team.
You will be invited to work with the integrated multidisciplinary team and in return we offer a commitment to your professional development through a training programme.
Evidenceof managing acutely ill/ complexpatients in an acute settingincluding management of the postoperative patientis essential. We will be working 12 hour shifts, day and night, 365 days of the year and an ability to work this shift pattern is essential.
Please note: The opening of EPOC is currently anticipated to be in April 2027 . In preparation for this, the start date for this role is anticipated to be February 2027.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: UHD - Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 13th August 2026
Please note this role requires NMC Registration if you do not hold this registration/qualification you will not be shortlisted .
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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.
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.
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the associated Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Monday 3 Aug 2026
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