Staff Nurse - Medicine for Older People

University Hospital Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in Southampton is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse for the G9 ward, specializing in elderly care. This role offers opportunities for professional development and requires delivering high-quality nursing care to patients with complex needs. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and report to the Sister and ward manager. Ideal candidates will have strong assessment skills, commitment to evidence-based practice, and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Band 5 Registered Nurse must perform nursing assessments, care planning, and interventions based on current evidence.
• Experience working in clinical settings with elderly patients is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients on the G9 ward.
• Support and develop management and leadership skills.
• Report to the Sister and ward manager.

Job description

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-NM081225

Site: University Hospital Southampton

Town: Southampton

Salary: Per annum - Pro rata

Closing: 05/01/2026

G9 ward is a 26-bedded ward; this specialises in care of the elderly medicine, with the majority of patients having complex physical and mental health needs. You will have the opportunity to work in a clinical environment striving for excellence, and be an integral part of our dynamic nursing team.

You will be supported by the Ward Manager, Senior Nursing team, Practice Development Nurse and Matron to undertake professional and personal development opportunities, and be supported in your new role.

The ward offers different learning opportunities as well as a chance to develop management and leadership skills.

The post holders will be expected to deliver care of the highest standard and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. As a Band 5 Registered nurse you will ensure that you carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high qualities, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
As a band 5, you will be reporting to the Sister and ward manager.

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