Job summary
- Main area
- Surgical
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-FTNM050325
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- SUR E8 Ward
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Surgery - HPB and Urology Surgery
Band 5
Job overview
Are you a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team? We are currently seeking a Band 5 Nurse to join our busy and diverse General Surgical Ward, Ward E8, specialising in HPB (Hepatopancreatobiliary) and Urology Surgery. We are a 26 bedded ward. This role is ideal for a nurse with a keen interest in surgical care who thrives in a collaborative, busy, patient-focused environment.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, holistic care to patients undergoing complex surgical procedures, including liver, pancreas, bile duct, bladder and kidney surgery. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, a passion for teamwork, and a desire to contribute to improving patient outcomes.
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.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you are a compassionate, skilled, and enthusiastic nurse, we want you to join our team on Ward E8, a specialised General Surgical Ward focusing on HPB (Hepatopancreatobiliary) and Urology Surgery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and supportive multidisciplinary team, where you can enhance your skills and make a real difference to our patients’ lives.
As a Band 5 Nurse on E8, you will be responsible for the care of patients who require close monitoring and interventions, often in the post-operative phase or as they step down from intensive care. You will manage a range of complex cases and ensure that all patients receive timely, safe, and compassionate care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivering High-Quality Patient Care: You will monitor patients closely after surgery, checking vital signs, identifying complications, and managing pain relief. Your ability to spot early signs of deterioration and take swift action is essential for maintaining patient safety.
Patient Safety: Adhere to clinical guidelines and protocols to ensure the highest standards of safety in patient care. This includes infection control procedures, maintaining accurate records, and implementing best practices at all times.
Collaborative Teamwork: Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care. You will actively contribute to ward rounds, care planning, and ensuring continuity of care for patients during their stay on the ward.
Emotional Support: Surgery can be an anxious time for patients and their families. You will provide emotional support, offering reassurance, and addressing any concerns they may have. Your compassionate approach will ensure that patients feel supported throughout their journey.
Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients' rights and preferences are respected. You will be responsible for obtaining informed consent and involving patients fully in decisions about their treatment and recovery.
Admission and Discharge: Assist with the admission process, ensuring that all necessary information is gathered and patients are safely admitted to the ward. You will also support the safe discharge of patients, ensuring that they are well-prepared to leave the hospital and that follow-up care is arranged as needed.
Skills and Experience Required:
Registered Nurse: You must hold a current NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration.
Clinical Experience in High-Acuity Settings: Previous experience in high-acuity, intensive care, or surgical settings is preferred, though we also welcome candidates passionate about critical care and looking to develop their skills.
Critical Thinking & Quick Decision-Making: You must be able to recognize early signs of deterioration in patients and take immediate, appropriate action to prevent complications.
Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. You should be able to effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues, particularly in high-pressure environments.
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
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
- Eimear O'Reilly
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- eimear.o'[email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381204638
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