University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Staff Nurse - Theatre & Anaesthetics
The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Staff Nurse - Theatre & Anaesthetics
Contract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dynamic and friendly team on the Day Surgical Unit at Lymington Hospital. You will play a vital role in delivering safe, high quality patient centered care within this wide variable role. You will work closely within the multidisciplinary team to support patients through their pre and post operative journeys. Within this role you will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment both on site at Lymington or at University Hospital Southampton should the service require.

Knightwood Ward is open Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) with shifts to cover 07:00 hrs - 19.30 hrs, full or part-time will be considered.

If you want to work in a surgical unit where teamwork, innovation and patient experience matter, we would love to hear from you.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: Depending on experience, £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-NM041126
Job locations: Lymington Hospital, Wellworthy Road, Lymington, SO41 8QD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification is attached.

What you'll do

• You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care for patients undergoing elective day surgery procedures.
• You will participate in the management and organisation of the ward providing support to other members of the team as appropriate.
• You will be a role model to your fellow colleagues.
• You will strive to make the Trust Values 'what we do' - Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together.

What we're looking for

• NMC Registration
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Clinical and Leadership abilities
• Evidence of working in a surgical area

Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential

• 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

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

Trust Values
Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Staff Nurse, Julia Dixon, jelia.dixon@uhs.nhs.uk, 01590663370

Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx