Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is looking for experienced Staff Nurses for their Emergency Department. This role requires a committed team player with leadership skills, providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be qualified nurses with strong clinical capabilities and an interest in Emergency Medicine. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to support junior colleagues in their development.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent high-quality care to patients.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain flexibility to meet service requirements.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Team player

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register

Job description

Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Closing date is 28 November 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

There has never been a better time to join the Emergency Department Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking experienced B5 Staff Nurses to join the department on a permanent basis. Do you have previous ED experience? Then this could be the role for you.

The ED is a major trauma centre providing care to patients requiring a variety of services including major trauma, major 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 team work 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.

About us

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, 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.

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside a dedicated and supportive team and form an integral part of our multi‑disciplinary team in providing excellent high‑quality care to our patients.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for experienced ED Nurses who are keen to join our friendly and dynamic team and work in a fast‑paced environment. Are you enthusiastic, committed and a motivated team player, with a strong interest in Emergency Medicine, who drives for high standards of care and proven leadership skills? If so, this is the place for you! You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills and be able to support junior colleagues in their development.

In return we can offer the opportunity to work with a nationally regarded, multi‑professional team who put patients first, always strive to improve care for patients and pride themselves on their teamwork. As a Major Trauma Centre we are providing an excellent level of care for both adults and children; through examining how we provide major trauma care we seek to constantly improve. The department has a reputation for innovation and is increasingly recognised for its clinical academic work in emergency care. Your professional and clinical development is important to us and we are committed to supporting you to achieve your goals.

The Emergency Department is a 24‑hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements.

We welcome part‑time applicants in the Emergency Department but to cover service needs you will need to be fully flexible with shifts.

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum