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Job summary

Main area
Maternity
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
188-NM020826
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Southampton
Town
Southampton
Salary
£32,073 Per Annum Pro Rata
Closing
27/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
10/09/2026

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Maternity

Band 5

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. 

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate band 5 registered nurse to join our maternity team. This is an exciting opportunity to utilise and develop your nursing skills in a unique and diverse clinical environment, supporting women, birthing people, babies and families throughout their maternity journey.

At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, we recognise the invaluable contribution nurses make to maternity services. As part of our multidisciplinary workforce, nurses bring expertise in holistic care, clinical assessment, patient safety, escalation, complex care management and compassionate support. Your skills will help us deliver outstanding care across a range of maternity settings.

Working for our organisation

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. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse within Maternity Services, you will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality care for women, birthing people, babies and families.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.   

 

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jen Lown
Job title
Inpatient Services Midwifery Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
023 8120 6951
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