Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine and Medicine for Older People
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-NM130326
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - RHDU
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Registered Nurse to join our team on the Respiratory High Dependency Unit within the medicine care group, at Southampton General Hospital. Do you have previous HDU / critical care experience?... this maybe the role for you.
RHDU team care for patients with a variety of acute respiratory conditions, requiring non-invasive ventilator support. The department is purpose built with substantial side rooms and facilities. We are very proud of the outstanding care that we provide to our patients and are looking for a like-minded individual with a strong focus on patient care, proven leadership skills and the ability to work inter-professionally.
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
As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside a dedicated and supportive team and form an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team in providing excellent high-quality care to our patients.
In this role you will also work in conjunction with fellow staff nurses, to provide supervision to members of the team and participating in both formal and informal teaching.
We are looking for nurses who have a strong patient focus and are eager to develop clinical skills. You will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.
Informal enquires / visits are welcomed, please see contact details below.
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
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
- Victoria Jones
- Job title
- Ward Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 8595
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