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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.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Paediatric Long Term Ventilation team, here at UHS.
The LTV team are looking for and experienced, motivated nurse with the right skills to join our multi-disciplinary team caring for children and young people across the region.
You will work within UHS predominantly, but with some time spent in the community in patient’s homes, schools and nurseries. Your role will be clinically focussed and will involve supporting both invasive and non-invasively ventilated patients. There will also be opportunity to work alongside our LTV education team and participate in study days.
We would love to meet you if you have experience working with children and young people who are ventilated and are looking for the next step in your career.
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
This role is currently a fixed-term post, however it may become permanent. Please get in contact to discuss this further if it is of interest to you.
This role will require you to work autonomously and be confident in your own clinical decision making.
Experience in working with paediatric ventilators is essential.
There will be travel involved with the role, therefore access to your own vehicle is essential.
There is the opportunity to work long or short days depending upon your circumstances.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.
Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post
Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:
http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx
http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/ Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy
https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/ See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS
http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthamptonHospitals learn about the Trust through visiting our YouTube channel
Getting to Work
Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited. UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.
Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.
Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.
As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.
Relocating to Southampton
If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:
http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton
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Location: | United Kingdom Hampshire Southampton |
Salary: | £35,392.00 - £42,618.00 per annum pro rata GBP per year |
Work type: | Part time
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Sector: |
Healthcare and Medical
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Profession: |
Midwife
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Only direct applications will be considered |