Staff Nurse – General Intensive Care Unit: Sponsorship Available
Job Title: Staff Nurse
Agency: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: Not Specified
Job summary
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Staff Nurse – General Intensive Care Unit
Contract Type: Permanent
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team General Intensive Care Unit (GICU), we are currently seeking experienced applications from dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurses to join our friendly and supportive teams. UHS is a designated major trauma centre and has general and specialist Critical Care areas, such as Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU and General ICU.
GICU at UHS is a30 bedded facility caring for patients with diverse and complex injuries and illnesses, delivering high-quality nursing care to those requiring level 3 andlevel2 care. If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment and you are looking for a position which will continually challenge and develop you, then this could be the perfect opportunity.
We are committed to developing you as a Critical Care Nurse and our Critical Care education team provides structured support to all staff. Our formal education package follows a structured career pathway which includes induction training and an in-house Foundation programme. All staff follow a nationally recognised competency package and there are opportunities to apply for an adult Critical Care course at degree or master’s level.
Person Specification
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
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Closing Date: 17 September 2026
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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