Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular and Thoracic
Main area: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time or Part time (37.5 hours per week) Job ref: 188-FTNM150125 Site: Car Ward E3, Green Town, Southampton Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum - Pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59 We are looking for highly motivated Staff Nurses, who have experience in a ward setting, to join our nursing team on E3 and E4. Ward Descriptions
E3:
E3 Green is a 24 bedded ward that specialises in caring for both cardiology and cardiac surgery patients, providing a wide-ranging experience of caring for patients with heart disease. Our team collaborates with E3 Blue, our neighbouring ward, having a combined leadership and senior team, which means you have a wide support network. We receive patients directly from Cardiac High Dependency (CHDU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), as well as elective cases and transfers from other hospitals. E4:
A 20 bedded Thoracic ward that cares for patients requiring thoracic investigation and surgery who are admitted on either an elective or emergency basis. Examples of patients include those with lung cancer requiring surgical intervention, individuals with recurrent pleural effusions and pneumothoraces, and patients following thoracic traumas. 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 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. 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. 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 Responsibilities
Our education, training, and development team works alongside individuals and teams in practice during core hours. Formal teaching sessions and study days are available, as well as advice on academic pathways and career planning. Successful candidates will be provided with a supernumerary period, unit induction sessions, bedside coaching, and a competency-based programme to support career progression. You will receive yearly appraisals to ensure ongoing development, and the management team is approachable to address any queries that staff may have. Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience
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 Evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice as a practice supervisor Awareness of evidence-based practice Able to use initiative Evidence of recent study Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty Teaching experience Trust Values
Patients First Working Together Always Improving Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances. Our Commitment to Equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and achieve a manageable work-life balance. How and Why We Use Your Information
The Trust may use the information you have provided for the prevention and detection of fraud and may share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds. 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.
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Main area: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time or Part time (37.5 hours per week) Job ref: 188-FTNM150125 Site: Car Ward E3, Green Town, Southampton Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum - Pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59 We are looking for highly motivated Staff Nurses, who have experience in a ward setting, to join our nursing team on E3 and E4. Ward Descriptions
E3:
E3 Green is a 24 bedded ward that specialises in caring for both cardiology and cardiac surgery patients, providing a wide-ranging experience of caring for patients with heart disease. Our team collaborates with E3 Blue, our neighbouring ward, having a combined leadership and senior team, which means you have a wide support network. We receive patients directly from Cardiac High Dependency (CHDU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), as well as elective cases and transfers from other hospitals. E4:
A 20 bedded Thoracic ward that cares for patients requiring thoracic investigation and surgery who are admitted on either an elective or emergency basis. Examples of patients include those with lung cancer requiring surgical intervention, individuals with recurrent pleural effusions and pneumothoraces, and patients following thoracic traumas. 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 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. 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. 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 Responsibilities
Our education, training, and development team works alongside individuals and teams in practice during core hours. Formal teaching sessions and study days are available, as well as advice on academic pathways and career planning. Successful candidates will be provided with a supernumerary period, unit induction sessions, bedside coaching, and a competency-based programme to support career progression. You will receive yearly appraisals to ensure ongoing development, and the management team is approachable to address any queries that staff may have. Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience
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 Evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice as a practice supervisor Awareness of evidence-based practice Able to use initiative Evidence of recent study Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty Teaching experience Trust Values
Patients First Working Together Always Improving Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances. Our Commitment to Equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and achieve a manageable work-life balance. How and Why We Use Your Information
The Trust may use the information you have provided for the prevention and detection of fraud and may share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds. 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.
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