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 excited to advertise this fixed term 12 month post. You will join a multi-disciplinary team who pride themselves at patient centred care. We are looking for someone friendly and enthusiastic who want to develop within a supportive environment. About us 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. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service Date posted 20 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 188-SNM251224 Job locations University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO14 2AA Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a member of staff who can: - Establish contact with patients/carers from the time of initial referral to provide specialist nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support. - Holistically assess and identify health and psychosocial needs of individual patients - Deliver knowledgeable nursing care to patients in agreed practice settings, working as part of nursing teams and in partnership with ward and departmental clinical leaders. - Communicate with patients in ways that empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care. Act as advocate for individual patients and the client group. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a member of staff who can: - Establish contact with patients/carers from the time of initial referral to provide specialist nursing advice and practical and psychosocial support. - Holistically assess and identify health and psychosocial needs of individual patients - Deliver knowledgeable nursing care to patients in agreed practice settings, working as part of nursing teams and in partnership with ward and departmental clinical leaders. - Communicate with patients in ways that empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care. Act as advocate for individual patients and the client group. Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patient First Always improving Working together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Extensive post registration experience within specialist area Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service. Understanding of personal accountability. Desirable Change Management, clinical practice development. Multidisciplinary team working. Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patient First Always improving Working together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Extensive post registration experience within specialist area Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service. Understanding of personal accountability. Desirable Change Management, clinical practice development. Multidisciplinary team working. 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 University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO14 2AA Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)