Staff Nurse - Medicine for Older People

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Staff Nurse specialized in medicine for older people. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering quality patient care while managing complex health needs. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment. Applicants must be flexible, registered nurses with relevant experience, ready to work day and night shifts. Competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 pro rata is offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in acute health care settings.
• Awareness of infection control management.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nursing needs and deliver effective care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and involve patients in care.
• Mentor and supervise students and healthcare support workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Teaching experience

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register

Job description

Staff Nurse - Medicine for Older People

The closing date is 05 January 2026

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

G9 ward is a 26-bedded ward; this specialises in care of the elderly medicine, with the majority of patients having complex physical and mental health needs. You will have the opportunity to work in a clinical environment striving for excellence, and be an integral part of our dynamic nursing team.

You will be supported by the Ward Manager, Senior Nursing team, Practice Development Nurse and Matron to undertake professional and personal development opportunities, and be supported in your new role.

The ward offers different learning opportunities as well as a chance to develop management and leadership skills.

The post holders will be expected to deliver care of the highest standard and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. As a Band 5 Registered nurse you will ensure that you carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high qualities, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge. As a band 5, you will be reporting to the Sister and ward manager.

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

The successful candidate will be required (dependent on level of experience) to take charge of a group of patients/clients with the guidance and supervision of the person with continuing responsibility/ Nurse in charge.

To assess the patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.

To ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high quality service for the patients and clients.

To maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date and to ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care, computer literate and have excellent communication skills.

To take a proactive role in the management of risk, i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents and near misses.

To undertake all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health and Safety legislation reporting any areas of concern to the Nurse in Charge.

With the relevant experience act as a supervisor, mentor or assessor for students or Healthcare support workers and develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to development of others.

The successful candidate must be flexible, with the ability to work both day and night shifts, as well as long or short shift patterns.

To maintain active status on NMC Register Act in accordance with NMC Code and guiding documents.

Person Specification

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
• Able to use initiative
• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Trust Values

• Working Together
• Always Improving

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.

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year, per annum - Pro rata