Job summary
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
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurse (Band 5) to join our dynamic and supportive Surgical Ward, specialising in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and Urology care.This is an exciting opportunity to develop strong surgical nursing skills while working at the heart of a fast-paced, highly skilled multidisciplinary team.Our ward offers excellent exposure to both planned and emergency cases, providing an ideal environment for newly qualified nurses and those looking to progress within surgical specialties.
The team work together to deliver high standard of care for patients that have undergone pioneering and routine surgery, and thrives on challenge to constantly improve the patient experience from admission to a successful discharge. We continue to develop enhanced recovery programmes to reduce patient length of stay and improve patient outcomes. We are a proud spirited team who always put the patient first whilst building trusting relationships with our patient and their families. As a team, our is to empower patients to become partners in their care by giving them the information and support they require throughout their surgical journey.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a successful candidate you skills as a registered nurse will be used to :-Delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients undergoing HPB and urology procedures.-Supporting patients through pre-operative and post-operative journeys, including managing complex surgical needs.-Working collaboratively with surgeons, specialist nurses, anesthetists, physiotherapists, and wider MDT members.-Administering medications, managing surgical drains, supporting enhanced recovery pathways, and providing catheter and stoma care.-Contributing to effective discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care.-Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in audit, quality improvement, and ward development initiatives.
What Were Looking For:
-NMC Registered Nurse (RN Adult).-Passion for delivering safe, compassionate patient care.-Strong communication, organisation, and timemanagement skills.-A positive attitude and willingness to learn.-Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinical environment.-Previous surgical experience is welcome but not essentialwe offer full support and training for newly qualified nurses.
What We Can Offer You:
-A structured induction programme and named preceptor for newly qualified nurses.-Opportunities to gain specialist skills in HPB, urology, and complex surgical nursing.-Access to in-house training, study days, and support for ongoing CPD.-Clear career development pathways, including progression to Band 6 roles.-A friendly, inclusive team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.-Staff wellbeing initiatives and access to NHS benefits, including pension and generous annual leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a successful candidate you skills as a registered nurse will be used to :-Delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients undergoing HPB and urology procedures.-Supporting patients through pre-operative and post-operative journeys, including managing complex surgical needs.-Working collaboratively with surgeons, specialist nurses, anesthetists, physiotherapists, and wider MDT members.-Administering medications, managing surgical drains, supporting enhanced recovery pathways, and providing catheter and stoma care.-Contributing to effective discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care.-Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in audit, quality improvement, and ward development initiatives.
What Were Looking For:
-NMC Registered Nurse (RN Adult).-Passion for delivering safe, compassionate patient care.-Strong communication, organisation, and timemanagement skills.-A positive attitude and willingness to learn.-Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinical environment.-Previous surgical experience is welcome but not essentialwe offer full support and training for newly qualified nurses.
What We Can Offer You:
-A structured induction programme and named preceptor for newly qualified nurses.-Opportunities to gain specialist skills in HPB, urology, and complex surgical nursing.-Access to in-house training, study days, and support for ongoing CPD.-Clear career development pathways, including progression to Band 6 roles.-A friendly, inclusive team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.-Staff wellbeing initiatives and access to NHS benefits, including pension and generous annual leave.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
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
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- 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.
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.
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).
