Senior Staff Nurse - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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There has never been a better time to join the Emergency Department Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

We have vacancies for B5 Staff Nurses to join the department on a permanent basis.

The ED is a major trauma centre providing care to patients requiring a variety of services including major trauma, majors assessment and treatment area and minor injuries.

The department also has an enhanced care suite dedicated to those patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The ED prides itself on delivering high quality patient centred care in a fast paced environment.

As you progress through your induction a vast array of learning opportunities are available such as triage competency, suturing, dementia champion, ALS, cannulation and venesection and trauma ILS.

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.

UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

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.

The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

As 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.

Are you enthusiastic, committed and a motivated team player, with a strong interest in Emergency Medicine, who drives for high standards of care and proven leadership skills? You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills and be able to support junior colleagues in their development.

In return we can offer the opportunity to work with a nationally regarded, multi professional team who put patients first, always strive to improve care for patients and pride themselves on their teamwork.

As a Major Trauma Centre we are providing an excellent level of care for both adults and children through examining how we provide major trauma care we seek to constantly improve.

The department has a reputation for innovation and is increasingly recognized for its clinical academic work in emergency care. Your professional and clinical development is important to us and we are committed to supporting you achieve your goals.

The Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements.
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