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

We have a unique opportunity for a senior nurse with extensive critical care experience to lead our 16 Bedded Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). 

As matron for the CICU you will be working with a broad multi-disciplinary team supporting your staff to care for emergency and elective patients, ensuring that the ICU service is safe, effective, and responsive.  Your leadership will guarantee provision of high-quality care working within the framework of the Modern Matron Principles.  Pivotal to this will be to ensure clinical quality standards are achieved consistently by providing inspirational and visible clinical leadership and support the teams in the delivery of contemporary, high-quality evidence-based patient care.  

Working with Matron colleagues and other key staff in the Division and across the Trust, as the custodian of the patient experience, you will ensure patients, staff and the Trust have confidence in your areas of responsibility.

You will require a high level of organisational skill and have a resourceful and professional approach to work. You should be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills and can forge and maintain relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff. In return we can offer you opportunities to enhance your skills and be part of a forward thinking and supportive multi professional team.

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.