Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine For Older People
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-NM081225
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Medicine for Older People
Band 5
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.
Main duties of the job
G9 ward is a 26-bedded ward; this specialises in care of the elderly medicine, with the majority of patients having complex physical and mental health needs. You will have the opportunity to work in a clinical environment striving for excellence, and be an integral part of our dynamic nursing team.
You will be supported by the Ward Manager, Senior Nursing team, Practice Development Nurse and Matron to undertake professional and personal development opportunities, and be supported in your new role.
The ward offers different learning opportunities as well as a chance to develop management and leadership skills.
The post holders will be expected to deliver care of the highest standard and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. As a Band 5 Registered nurse you will ensure that you carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high qualities, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
As a band 5, you will be reporting to the Sister and ward manager.
Working for our organisation
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.
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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, recognizing 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required (dependent on level of experience) to take charge of a group of patients/clients with the guidance and supervision of the person with continuing responsibility/ Nurse in charge.
To assess the patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
To ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high quality service for the patients and clients.
To maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date and to ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care, computer literate and have excellent communication skills.
To take a proactive role in the management of risk. i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents and near misses.
To undertake all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health and Safety legislation reporting any areas of concern to the Nurse in Charge.
With the relevant experience act as a supervisor , mentor or assessor for students or Healthcare support workers and develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to development of others.
“The successful candidate must be flexible, with the ability to work both day and night shifts, as well as long or short shift patterns.”
To maintain active status on NMC Register Act in accordance with NMC Code and guiding documents.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Knowledge of own role within the team
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
- Awareness of evidence-based practice
- Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Able to use initiative
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Linda Elliot
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381202016
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