Staff Nurse - Paediatric Intensive Care Unit | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Southampton is seeking skilled nurses for their PICU, providing specialized care for critically ill children. Applicants should have a nursing qualification, strong time management skills, and a compassionate approach to care. The role offers a diverse working environment with a commitment to inclusivity and flexibility. Ideal for those who wish to grow within a supportive organization. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in children's healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive team

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse capable of providing healthcare to critically ill patients.
• Experience in a high-pressure, complex environment.
• Commitment to personal growth and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Be a skilled member of the nursing team caring for critically ill patients.
• Provide high standard individualised care in accordance with policies.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and development.

Skills

Nursing skills in critical care

Time management

Compassionate care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

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.

PICU is a 15‑bedded regional Lead Centre providing care for critically ill children from birth up to 16 years of age. We care for some of the most complex illnesses and injuries and work closely with specialists from all surgical and medical areas, including cardiac surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, neurology and neonatology as well as treating major trauma patients. Southampton General Hospital is a designated major trauma centre offering full onsite major trauma provision for both children and adults.

The unit looks after 950 to 1000 patients per year across Thames Valley and Wessex. It is one of the largest PICUs by number of admissions and has one of the best survival rates. Our PICU provides a 24‑hour retrieval service, SORT, working together with Oxford PICU and a nurse‑led ECMO service.

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, personalising 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Be a skilled member of the nursing team caring for critically ill patients in a highly complex environment.
• Provide a high standard of individualised care to the patients in accordance with agreed policies and within available resources.
• Help create an environment that is conducive to learning and development.
• Co‑operate fully in all PICU, Trust and University based developmental programmes and take responsibility for personal growth in an enthusiastic manner.

Reports to Lead Matron of PICU

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026