This role involves leading a team, involving nurses with different levels of experience and HCA's as well. This role will also involve being in charge of the shift and coordinating admissions and discharges on the unit. They will be reporting to their line manger who will be the band 7 in their team. This role ensures that patient safety is maintained and that staff are adequately supported to achieve the unit goals.

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.

The candidate will need to be able to work a minimum of 30hours/week because of the nature of this role. The candidate will need to be self motivated, have good communication skills and offer effective leadership to the team. The candidate will also need to show a willingness and ability to support students and colleagues with their learning needs on the unit.