Staff Nurse - Paediatric HDU | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum - Pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7750957/188-NM080126 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Would you like to be part of a regional acute Paediatric High Dependency Unit?
Do you want to work in a busy, caring, and supportive environment?
Southampton Children’s Hospital PHDU is excited to recruit a Band 5 Registered Nurse to a permanent position. Our PHDU is co-located next to our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), providing excellent opportunities to develop your clinical skills.
We are a friendly and supportive team, offering extensive opportunities to develop Level 2 competencies, with guidance and support from our dedicated education team, senior nurses and Ward Leader.
We are looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse with recent experience working in an acute paediatric environment.
Key requirements:
Recent acute paediatric experience
Ability and flexibility to work a full 24-hour shift pattern (days, nights, weekends)
If you are enthusiastic about delivering high-quality care and developing your skills within a specialist paediatric setting, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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At UHSwe’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.
At UHS, 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.
To provide a high standard of individualised nursing care in accordance with agreed policies, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for individual patients.
To train learners and other nursing staff in the ward environment
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026