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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.

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We are looking for strong leaders and highly motivated Sister/Charge nurses with excellent communication skills with a real passion for nursing to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic, specialist 18-bedded elective orthopaedic ward (F4).  

F4 caters to hip, knee, shoulder and other types of upper and lower limb replacements including complex revision surgeries. It also uses an enhanced recovery pathway for elective patients, which is supported by an elective nurse practitioner.

As F4 is an elective ward, there is a fast turnover and rehabilitation of patients. Our length of patient stay has an average of 3-4 days. You’ll also be given a chance to care for people who have PCA’s, epidural and local infusions post-operatively. Training is readily available for you to access, for example, trauma & orthopaedic course, trauma awareness days, among others, specific to orthopaedics. 

The varied and complex case mix plus a commitment to role development in a visionary manner makes this an excellent opportunity. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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. 

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

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, recognising 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.