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Job OverviewUniversity 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 jobAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Registered Nurse to join our team on the Respiratory High Dependency Unit within the medicine care group, at Southampton General Hospital. Do you have previous HDU / critical care experience?… this maybe the role for you.RHDU team care for patients with a variety of acute respiratory conditions, requiring non-invasive ventilator support. The department is purpose built with substantial side rooms and facilities. We are very proud of the outstanding care that we provide to our patients and are looking for a like-minded individual with a strong focus on patient care, proven leadership skills and the ability to work inter-professionally.Working for our organisationUniversity 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.We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.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 ResponsibilitiesAs a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside a dedicated and supportive team and form an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team in providing excellent high-quality care to our patients.In this role you will also work in conjunction with fellow staff nurses, to provide supervision to members of the team and participating in both formal and informal teaching.We are looking for nurses who have a strong patient focus and are eager to develop clinical skills. You will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.Informal enquires / visits are welcomed, please see contact details below.Person specificationQualifications, Knowledge And ExperienceEssential criteriaQualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)Registered nurse on appropriate part of the registerKnowledge of current issues within acute Health ServiceUnderstanding of personal accountabilityKnowledge of own role within the teamProvide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisorAwareness of evidence-based practiceAwareness of responsibilities for management of infection controlEvidence of on-going personal developmentAble to use initiativeDesirable criteriaEvidence of recent studyPrevious experience/qualification in relevant specialtyTeaching experienceTrust ValuesEssential criteriaPatient FirstWorking TogetherAlways Improving
