Job overview

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.

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GICU are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focussed, friendly and enthusiastic individual, as part of our expanding service. This post requires the individual to cover the full range of shifts (nights and days) and have flexibility to cover any day of the week.

If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment and you are looking for a position which will challenge and stretch you then this is the post for you. 

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

 We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

 Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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You will need to have:

First level Registered Nurse
Significant post-qualification experience in Critical Care following completion of a recognised Critical Care qualification.
Evidence of supporting learners in practice experience.
Evidence of management experience
Clinical and Leadership Ability
Up to date experience of working in a Critical Care setting
Good interpersonal, communication skills

The successful candidate will be required to:

To take charge of the Unit on a regular basis in the absence of a senior nurse

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, providing support to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To lead, motivate and supervise the professional work of nursing staff at Band 5 and below, exercising good leadership and control.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.