Job summary Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. We are learners, we love innovation and improvement, and we are ready to help you develop your skills, build your confidence and complete your competencies. We will treat you as the professional that you have studied hard to be. We can offer you the opportunity to work in a fast paced, rewarding environment, to see and learn things you may never have experienced before with plenty of opportunities for career progression. Main duties of the job We are holding our Newly Qualified Nurse recruitment day on Monday 24th February here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust If you are recently qualified or completing an Adult Nursing Degree this year and are eager to build your career in nursing come and start your journey with us. For this post we can only accept applications from students who have completed or are currently completing their qualification at a University in the UK and are due to qualify in 2025 We live and breathe the phrase working together and we know that this can only be achieved through investing in our staff, so in return for your passion, dedication and hard work we promise you: Our comprehensive preceptorship programme for all NQNs, with the encouragement you need to succeed in your chosen field study days include delivering safe care, practical simulation and caring for ourselves and others. Opportunities to join a1 2 or 18 month, 2 to 3 placement rotational programme with a guaranteed substantive post on successful completion. Fully supported Leadership Development pathways. Future nursing opportunities, including specialist roles. Please ensure you upload a copy of your CV when submitting your application and provide information on previous or current placements" If you are shortlisted you will be contacted with an allocated timeslot to attend on Monday 24th February 2025 About us The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1243H Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Ensuring high quality nursing care is coordinated and delivered. Continuing to embed improvement in all that you do Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly, efficiently and safely. Competence and confidence in the Band 5 role will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research. Please refer to the Job Description for further information Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Ensuring high quality nursing care is coordinated and delivered. Continuing to embed improvement in all that you do Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly, efficiently and safely. Competence and confidence in the Band 5 role will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research. Please refer to the Job Description for further information Person Specification Qualifications Essential Newly Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration or currently studying for an Adult Nursing Degree and due to qualify in 2025 Experience Desirable Knowledge of managing resources and contributing to departmental budget. An awareness of research and evidence based practice relevant to clinical area. Additional criteria Essential Clinically competent Good communication and interpersonal skills Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues Advocacy skills Strong customer service skills Desirable Ability to adapt to change within the work environment Intravenous Therapy Skills Teaching and mentoring skills Team building skills Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team Able to support development of others Health Promotion Person Specification Qualifications Essential Newly Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration or currently studying for an Adult Nursing Degree and due to qualify in 2025 Experience Desirable Knowledge of managing resources and contributing to departmental budget. An awareness of research and evidence based practice relevant to clinical area. Additional criteria Essential Clinically competent Good communication and interpersonal skills Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues Advocacy skills Strong customer service skills Desirable Ability to adapt to change within the work environment Intravenous Therapy Skills Teaching and mentoring skills Team building skills Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team Able to support development of others Health Promotion 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 Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)