Location
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
30 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
15 Jul 2026
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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

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high quality, compassionate care for children and young people within Bursledon House. The Band 5 nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating evidence-based care while ensuring the safety, dignity and well-being of patients and their families. The post holder contributes to excellent patient outcomes, supports continuous service improvement and upholds the Trust's values and standards. The role reports to the ward leader and works closely with the wider MDT to provide safe, effective and person-centred care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Excellent understanding of neurodiversity and experience supporting children and young people with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions.

Deliver person-centred, compassionate care that meets patient individual needs.

Work a wide range of shifts including night duties.

Demonstrates flexible thinking and adapts care approaches to meet the changing physical, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • 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

  • Evidence of recent study
  • Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
  • Teaching experience

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This advert is for Staff Nurse with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.

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