Job overview

Are you a passionate and motivated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of premature and sick newborns and their families? Whether you're an experienced Neonatal Nurse with or without  a Qualification in Specialty (QIS), we would love to hear from you.
Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University Hospital Southampton has recently undergone an exciting expansion, making this a fantastic time to join our friendly and forward-thinking team. As a Level 1–3 unit and a regional centre for cardiac and surgical neonatal care, we take referrals from across the Wessex Region and work closely with regional maternity services .

What We Offer:
•    A supportive and inclusive multidisciplinary team environment
•    Access to a structured induction programme and in-house education
•    Neonatal-specific training, including QIS training if required and after gaining suitable experience
•    Ongoing professional development opportunities
•    Staff wellbeing support and flexible working options

You will work alongside a highly skilled team, caring for the region’s most complex neonates. Our unit is proud to promote Family Integrated Care and includes a wide range of specialist services such as the regional transport team (SONET), a dedicated family support and psychology team, and surgical specialist nurses – all ensuring excellent support at the bedside.

Main duties of the job

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. 

Working for our organisation

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.