Looking for staff nurse jobs in Southampton with visa sponsorship? University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is hiring for its Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
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| Job Title | Staff Nurse – PICU |
| Employer | University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust |
| Location | Southampton (University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road) |
| Salary | £32,073–£39,043 per year (pro rata) |
| Job Type | Permanent, full-time or part-time |
| Experience | Qualified Nurse with registration, experience in acute paediatric or critical care preferred |
| Visa Sponsorship | Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome |
| Closing Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Vacancy Reference | 188-NM071026 |
About the Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England, rated Good by the CQC. It offers learning opportunities and is located on the south coast with access to the New Forest and beaches.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide high standard individualised nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
- Train learners and other nursing staff in the ward environment
- Deliver 1:1 level 3 nursing care in a 15-bed PICU
- Work 50% days and 50% nights across 24-hour shifts
- Support complex paediatric care including cardiac, neurosurgery, trauma and ECMO
Requirements
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Knowledge of current issues in the acute Health Service
- Evidence of teaching and supporting learners as practice supervisor
- Awareness of evidence-based practice and infection control
- Ability to work flexibly across day and night shifts
- Desirable: experience in acute paediatric care or critical care, level 1 or 2 paediatric critical care course
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Adult nurses with critical care experience may be considered; contact the unit for details.
Salary and Benefits
- Band 5 Agenda for Change
- Minimum 35 days paid holiday (pro rata)
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- NHS discounts and flexible working considered
- Specialist PICU role
- Sponsorship applications welcome
- Good CQC rating
- Requires NMC registration
- 50/50 day-night shifts
- Closing 10 November 2026
How to Apply
Apply through NHS Jobs. The process redirects to the Trust’s application system. Contact Pam Modelly for questions about adult nurse applicants with critical care experience.
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