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Staff Nurse - Medicine / Medicine for Older People

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Southampton

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Job summary

Join a leading hospital in Southampton as a Staff Nurse in the Medicine team. This role involves caring for patients with various medical conditions, including older patients. Ideal candidates are passionate and dedicated team players. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care and support.
Assist in the management of infection control.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Evidence-based practice

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

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Job Summary

Southampton University Hospital presents an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic Medicine team as a Staff Nurse. If you are a motivated, passionate, committed and a dedicated team player then this could be an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for Nurses who have an interest in respiratory, gastroenterology, hepatology, renal and general medicine. We are also recruiting for Nurses who are interested in working in our Medicine for Older People Unit where we have patients of 80 years or older.

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.

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.

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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.

Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum - Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-FTNM050425

Job locations

MED D8 Ward

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

All members of the care group are committed to ensure that the patients and their carers receive a high-quality experience of their hospital pathway. Treating patients as individuals and with the privacy and dignity that they expect will ensure that we continue to uphold the reputation we have for delivering quality care.

We pride ourselves in the provision of high standards of patient care and exemplary support to our employees. We are a dedicated team, proud of the care, service, and experience that we offer and provide for 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.

You will be provided with a supernumerary period, 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.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

All members of the care group are committed to ensure that the patients and their carers receive a high-quality experience of their hospital pathway. Treating patients as individuals and with the privacy and dignity that they expect will ensure that we continue to uphold the reputation we have for delivering quality care.

We pride ourselves in the provision of high standards of patient care and exemplary support to our employees. We are a dedicated team, proud of the care, service, and experience that we offer and provide for 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.

You will be provided with a supernumerary period, 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.

Person Specification

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Person Specification

Essential

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

MED D8 Ward

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

MED D8 Ward

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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