Staff Nurse - Bursledon House

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists to join University Hospital Southampton NHS FT as a Qualified Nurse, specializing in the care of children with complex medical and psychological conditions. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, alongside a commitment to delivering exceptional, individualized care in a supportive and flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register.
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized and holistic care for children with complex needs.
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.

Skills

Creative thinking

Caring for children with neurodiversity

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Job description

Job Overview

Bursledon House is a unique provision run by a small but extremely dedicated team. We provide assessment and treatment of complex medical and psychological conditions for children from 0-16 years including:

• Somatoform disorders
• Complex bowel issues
• Assessment of behaviour
• Rehabilitation for children post neurological trauma
• Management of children on the diabetic and obesity pathway
• Management of children requiring Long Term Ventilation
• Complex feeding issues
  
  

We implement holistic, medical and psychological models of treatment in a homely and welcoming environment. The unit is a non-medical setting with our own gardens and onsite school. We are part of the Southampton Children’s Hospital, part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are based on the edge of the Southampton General Hospital site, open Monday to Friday, with the children going home at weekends to consolidate their treatment.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

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.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

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

Flexible working including night shifts

Experience and understanding of caring for children with neurodiversity

Implement individualised and holistic care for children of a variety of ages with complex needs

Creative thinking

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 on-going personal development
• Able to use initiative
  
  

Desirable criteria

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