Staff Nurse - Division B

Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job
This position is open to all internal NMC registered staff including those who are internationally educated Nurses, seeking their first Staff Nurse post in the UK.
Specialise department and care group experience will be taken into consideration and applicants who have not yet worked as a Staff Nurse in the Trust but have experience as a band 2-4 in the department will be given equal opportunity during shortlisting.

Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Medicine for Older People (MOP)
Our service sees older people in Southampton and South West Hampshire. We help people who have multiple conditions, functional impairment, and complex care needs.
Our team includes medical specialists, nursing teams working in hospitals and in the community, therapists and social services. We provide care where it is needed, working closely with other local healthcare providers.
We base our care on evidence based medicine and cutting edge research into ageing and care for older people, supported by our work with the University of Southampton.

Medicine
The medicine care group is a friendly team with a highly supportive working environment and provides staff with excellent opportunities for professional development. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated team player with a strong interest in Acute Medicine. We are looking for Nurses who have an interest in respiratory, gastroenterology, hepatology, renal and general medicine.

Emergency Care / ED
The ED is a major trauma centre providing care to patients requiring a variety of services including major trauma, majors’ assessment and treatment area and minor injuries. The department also has an enhanced care suite dedicated to those patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The ED prides itself on delivering high quality patient centred care in a fast-paced environment.
The ED is an exciting place to work; great teamwork and multi-disciplinary working ensures that all new starters are made to feel supported and welcome. As you progress through your induction a vast array of learning opportunities are available such as triage competency, suturing, dementia champion, ALS, cannulation and venesection and trauma ILS.

Why Join Us?

• Specialist Training: Enhance your skills with our comprehensive training programs.
• Diverse Caseload: Gain experience with a wide range of patient needs.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and supportive team.
  If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and looking to advance your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you!
  If you are an external candidate please note that unfortunately we are not currently recruiting internationally educated nurses that require OSCE/NMC support so we will be unable to progress your application at this time.

Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of ongoing personal development

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Trust Values
Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving