Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

Job Overview

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.

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at University Hospital Southampton is looking for experienced Nurses to join the team. Permanent full and part time roles are available.

Do you love working in acute medicine, have transferable skills from another specialty or are looking for the next step in your career? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

AMU is a very busy 54 bedded unit spread across five areas. We admit patients directly from the emergency department, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) or GP, at their most unwell phase at any time of the day or night. We aim to treat our patients and either discharge them home within 48hrs of admission, or to move to a speciality ward within this time.

This means no two days will be the same and our patients are always changing.

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 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.

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.

We are looking for Nurses who have a strong patient focus and are eager to develop clinical skills. You will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment.

The Acute Medical Unit is a constantly changing environment so a positive attitude to change and service developments is required. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate the aptitude to work in a fast‑paced environment and constantly changing area with both motivation and enthusiasm.

There will be a requirement of flexibility to work the full range of shifts within a 24‑hour shift pattern is essential, however we are happy to review shift flexibility to ensure work life balance.

• 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
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on‑going personal development
• Able to use initiative

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving