Looking for staff nurse jobs in Southampton? University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is hiring a Staff Nurse for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Staff Nurse Jobs in Southampton: Overview
| Job Title | Staff Nurse – PICU |
| Employer | University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust |
| Location | Southampton |
| Salary | £32,073–£39,043 per year |
| Job Type | Permanent, Full-time or Part-time |
| Experience | Post-preceptorship, paediatric or critical care |
| Visa Sponsorship | Not confirmed in the available job information |
| Closing Date | 10 November 2026 |
About the Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England. Its PICU is a 15-bedded regional lead centre caring for critically ill children from birth to 16 years, including major trauma and specialist services.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide high-standard individualised nursing care for critically ill children
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for PICU patients
- Train learners and other nursing staff in the ward environment
- Work 50% days and 50% nights across a 24-hour shift pattern
- Support 1:1 level 3 nursing with education team backing
- Contribute to the unit’s retrieval and ECMO services as required
Requirements
- Qualified Nurse (Degree or Diploma) with UK NMC registration
- Experience in acute paediatric care or critical care; post-preceptorship
- Ability to work maturely in pressurised situations
- Evidence of teaching and supporting learners
- Flexibility for full range of shift patterns
- Desirable: paediatric critical care course or adult critical care experience
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Visa sponsorship is not confirmed in the available job information. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. International candidates should confirm eligibility with the Trust before applying.
Salary and Benefits
- Agenda for Change Band 5: £32,073 to £39,043 per year (pro rata)
- Minimum 35 days paid holiday (pro rata)
- NHS pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working considered where service needs allow
- Regional PICU role
- Permanent contract
- Band 5 salary
- Sponsorship not confirmed
- 50% night shifts required
- UK NMC registration essential
How to Apply
Apply through NHS Jobs using the direct application link. A CV and supporting information matching the person specification are required. The closing date is 10 November 2026.
Application Tips
- Highlight post-preceptorship experience in paediatric or critical care
- Confirm UK NMC registration status
- Address shift pattern flexibility clearly
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