Newly Qualified Nurse - Child

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.

If you are a passionate paediatric student nurse within 12 months of qualifying, we welcome your application to join our rapidly-advancing Trust.

Having recently undertaken an ambitious £5.1m project to build our very own state-of-the‑art children's emergency and trauma department, Southampton Children's Hospital is at the forefront of paediatric healthcare.

Our dedicated children's hospital hosts a range of specialist paediatric services. This means that you have huge variety in the people you work with, the patients you see and the career pathways on offer to you.

At UHS, we're guided by our values of putting patients first, always improving and working together. So if you're dedicated to patient care, inspired to make progressive improvements, and a great collaborator; we'd love you to join us.

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.

SUPPORT FOR YOU

To give you the strongest start in your career, we offer a comprehensive two‑week induction and a well‑supported preceptorship programme. There are plenty of opportunities to grow your career and take the lead as you progress, and we’re committed to supporting all our staff in achieving their personal and professional ambitions.

We think working here is pretty great, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Here’s what one of our newly qualified nurses said about working at UHS:

Southampton Children's Hospital has been a great place to begin my nursing career! I feel well supported by the entire team; everyone is approachable and willing to listen to any questions I have. Additionally, the education team has developed an engaging and informative preceptorship programme, ensuring I feel well prepared to care for the wide variety of patients we come across.

Grace P

Please note that this advert is specifically for newly qualified paediatric nurses. If you have completed a dual field programme (child/adult, please specify in your application the areas you’re interested in joining to enable you to maintain both parts of your registration.

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register/registration pending
• 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…