Staff Nurse (CHDU) | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Southampton is seeking experienced band 5 nurses to join a friendly and dedicated team within the Cardiac High Dependency Unit. This role involves providing expert care to cardiac patients while participating in professional development opportunities in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have skills in critical care settings and a commitment to teamwork and learning.

Qualifications

• Must work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Requires enthusiasm for self-directed learning.
• Skills to manage challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team to care for cardiac patients.
• Participate in critical care therapies and ventilation techniques.
• Engage in ongoing training and competency development.

Skills

Ability to work in a challenging environment

Enthusiastic approach to learning

Effective teamwork skills

Job description

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.

Opportunities have arisen for experienced band 5 Nurses to work in a friendly and supportive team within Cardiac High Dependency Unit (CHDU). Our 20‑bed CHDU caters for mixed specialty adult patients including cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease and cardiology patients requiring specialist care. You will join our friendly and dedicated CHDU team, within a care group which has a local, national and international reputation for delivering expert cardiothoracic care to our patients. Clinical expertise is at the forefront of making sure that patients have the best clinical outcome and receive care that is current and evidence based.

The CHDU at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust leads the way for adult cardiac patients in:

• Complex electrophysiological treatments
• Heart failure
• Cardiac surgery

The cardiothoracic care group provides regional tertiary cardiothoracic services as well as meeting the local needs of people in the Southampton, Eastleigh, and New Forest areas; in total a population of approximately two million people. The commitment, knowledge and skill of our staff are integral in delivering a high‑quality service to this population.

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.

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, recognising 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.

Qualifications and competencies

• The skills to work in a challenging environment
• Enthusiastic approach to learning including self‑directed learning
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Professional development opportunities

• Critical care therapies
• Short‑term ventilation
• Non‑invasive ventilation
• Inotropes
• Intra‑aortic balloon pump therapy

You will be provided with a supernumerary period, high dependency unit (HDU) induction sessions, bedside coaching, and a competency‑based programme to support you through your career progression. You will also benefit from the support of our dedicated and enthusiastic education and senior nursing team within the unit, who provide ongoing development and training.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.