Job overview

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at University Hospital Southampton is looking for experienced Nurses to join the team.  Permanent full and part time roles are available. 

Do you love working in acute medicine, have transferable skills from another specialty or are looking for the next step in your career? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

 AMU is a very busy 54 bedded unit spread across five areas.  We admit patients directly from the emergency department, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) or GP, at their most unwell phase at any time of the day or night.  We aim to treat our patients and either discharge them home within 48hrs of admission, or to move to a speciality ward within this time.  This means no two days will be the same and our patients are always changing.   

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse you will be working alongside a dedicated and supportive team and form an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team in providing excellent high-quality care to our patients. 

 You will join a team who are motivated and passionate about delivering high quality care to our patients. You will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team to ensure treatment is given in line with Trust protocols. Giving and receiving regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients’ condition, and reporting them to the relevant health care professional.

In this role you will also work in conjunction with fellow staff nurses, to provide supervision to members of the team and participating in both formal and informal teaching.

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.