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Job overview

Ward F5 are delighted to offer the opportunity for registered nurses with 6 months post registration experience in an acute setting to apply for this exciting staff nurse role working on the specialised Regional Head and Neck Ward. 

The ward accepts both routine and emergency admissions, through their 28 beds and acute head and neck assessment unit. The patients that are cared for within this clinical area include trauma and it is a major regional centre for patients requiring complex and innovative surgery for Head and Neck cancers. If you are dedicated to improving the patient experience and committed to providing a professional positive working environment for staff then this ward will give you great job satisfaction.   

We embrace innovative thinking here within the surgical care group and therefore we are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals, who are also keen team players. You should enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment. You should be forward thinking, as well as eager to develop your own clinical and managerial skills.   Within this wide ranging role you will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.  

If you think that you can meet these challenges then we look forward to hearing from you.   

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

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.