Staff Nurse - Surgery

Overview

Staff Nurse - Surgery (Band
5). This is a fantastic opportunity to work with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in the Surgical Ward, specialising in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) and Urology care. The closing date for applications is 13 February 2026.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This role offers an exciting environment to develop strong surgical nursing skills within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team. The ward provides exposure to planned and emergency cases, suitable for newly qualified nurses and those seeking progression within surgical specialties. The team aims to deliver high standards of care from admission to discharge and to develop enhanced recovery programmes to reduce length of stay and improve outcomes.

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 nearby.

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients undergoing HPB and urology procedures.
• Support patients through pre-operative and post-operative journeys, including managing complex surgical needs.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, specialist nurses, anesthetists, physiotherapists, and wider MDT members.
• Administer medications, manage surgical drains, support enhanced recovery pathways, and provide catheter and stoma care.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning to ensure safe transitions of care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in audit, quality improvement, and ward development initiatives.

• NMC Registered Nurse (RN Adult).
• Passion for delivering safe, compassionate patient care.
• Strong communication, organisation, and time-management skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinical environment.
• Previous surgical experience is welcome but not essential; we offer full support and training for newly qualified nurses.

• A structured induction programme and named preceptor for newly qualified nurses.
• Opportunities to gain specialist skills in HPB, urology, and complex surgical nursing.
• Access to in-house training, study days, and support for ongoing CPD.
• Clear career development pathways, including progression to Band 6 roles.
• A friendly, inclusive team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and access to NHS benefits, including pension and generous annual leave.

• 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 ongoing personal development
• Able to use initiative
• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

• Working Together
• Always Improving

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro rata where applicable)