University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
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.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role ison-siteand the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us atinterviewabout the flexibility you need, and we will explorewhat’spossible for the role and service.
You will need to have:
First level Registered Nurse
A 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.
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Mar 2025