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Updated 12 July 2022

By joining the Dorset County Hospital family, you will have the opportunity to live and work in a truly beautiful part of the country.

With beautiful coast lines and plenty of attractions, you will never be short on anything to do. Take a look at Visit Dorset to see what the area has to offer or watch Visit Dorset's 'Fall in Love with Dorset' video below.

Natural beauty

Did you know more than half of the county of Dorset is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is often considered the wildlife capital of the UK. 

Beaches and harbours

Dorset has nearly 100 miles of coastline with award-winning, golden sandy beaches at Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Christchurch, Swanage and Weymouth. 

A place to call home

West Dorset is characterised by a number of small towns, each with a distinct identity.

The historic market towns are bursting with places to eat, drink and shop, combining historic architecture with contemporary art and culture, as well as that unique blend of special Dorset charm - a perfect place to call home!

Things to do

There's more to Dorset than you might think! Explore the breathtaking views the county has to offer, discover it's incredible history, take the family to some of the most popular attractions like Monkey World or head to a festival.

One thing is for sure, you will never be short of things to do in Dorset.