Relocate to Dorset
Did you know more than half of the county of Dorset is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? But it’s not just the location, our Trust is one of the top performing acute trusts in the country and it is an exciting time to join us as work is currently underway to expand our site. Our Trust offers a relocation package for eligible posts and we would love to welcome you to the area!
A lot of our staff have relocated from across the country and even from across the world. Read their stories below.
Meghan Gates
Digital Communications Specialist
I’m Meghan, Digital Communications Specialist at Dorset County Hospital.
I relocated from Liverpool to Weymouth in 2015 and if I am perfectly honest, I simply had no idea how beautiful Dorset was until I was standing on the harbour bridge in Weymouth town centre preparing for my interview. Heading for a walk along Weymouth beach, I knew this was the place for me.
Since making the move to Dorset, I have discovered a love for paddleboarding and do this often at West Bay. I have even been rock climbing on Portland (despite my fear of heights)!
I absolutely love walking and exploring new places and the sites to discover in Dorset are endless. We can walk out of our house and take ourselves on at least a dozen different walks (something that was greatly appreciated during lockdown). It’s also something I instantly miss when back in Liverpool visiting family or in London visiting friends.
The endless sites have also sparked a new love of photography.
I moved from the world of journalism into the NHS in 2018 and joined Dorset County Hospital as a Communications Officer. I progressed up the career ladder into my current role as Digital Communications Specialist in 2021. Dorset County Hospital is a fantastic place to work and I was instantly made to feel very welcome.
Moving to Dorset was the best decision I’ve ever made and I’ve honestly never regretted it for a second.
Noemi Melis
Service Improvement Co-ordinator
I’m Noemi.
I relocated from Sardinia in Italy to Dorchester in 2015 to follow my now husband, Davide (Dave), who moved to Dorchester a few months before me to start his job at Dorset County Hospital as a Staff Nurse.
To be completely honest, we didn’t even know where Dorset was (thanks Google Maps).
The culture shock was a REAL deal…everything was different: food, drink, smells, even what time shops and restaurants closed. However, thanks to the lovely people we met in our new life in Dorset, we were quickly able to get used to the culture and customs of living in the UK.
One thing we immediately fell in love with was the beautiful coastline walks across Dorset!
Chesil Beach is still my favourite place (getting engaged there probably has something to do with it) and we also enjoy walking around the various fields and trails in Dorchester.
My first job was for a food franchise in Dorchester, but I soon discovered my passion for the NHS.
My first job at Dorset County Hospital was a Ward Clerk position and I progressed up the career ladder into my current role as Service Improvement Co-ordinator.
Dorset County Hospital is a great place to work and helped both of us with growing and progressing our careers, with Dave now a Trainee Advance Practitioner.
Moving to Dorset was not an easy decision, but the decision to stay was!