Staff Nurse - SHDU - Southampton
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the South Coast's largest critical care unit for a Staff Nurse post in Surgical High Dependency Unit (SHDU). Critical care comprises of General ICU, Neurological ICU, and Cardiac ICU who we are proud of for their national status and reputation within critical care.
SHDU is a 10 bedded elective unit. The SHDU admits patients with diverse and complex needs following a variety of surgeries as well as providing high quality care to patients that are stepped down from the General intensive care unit.
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
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.
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.
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
What you’ll do- To act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct at all times.
- To participate in the monitoring and evaluation of standards of care, using Fundamentals of Care as a framework, ensuring that Corporate and nursing objectives are achieved.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, providing support to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To liaise with all patients and their relatives and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress and to participate in the provision of advice and support.
- To participate in evidence-based care.
- To ensure compliance with Infection Control standards, in line with Trust policy.
- To organise the reception of patients and visitors in accordance with recognised procedures.
- To ensure patients and relatives have access to medical staff to discuss treatment and progress.
- To arrange the care of patient's property, with their permission, in accordance with policies and within the limitations of hospital responsibilities.
- We are looking for an experienced Nurses who is ready for the next step in their Nursing career, is passionate and will strive to inspire, develop and support every patient, every colleague, every day.
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Commitment to continuing professional development
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
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Trust Values
Essential criteria- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
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