University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Neonatal Surgical Nurse Specialist
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Neonatal Surgical Nurse Specialist
Neonatal Surgical Nurse – Band 6 (12-Month Secondment)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
About the Opportunity
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust offers an exciting 12-month secondment opportunity within its Neonatal Surgical Team for an internal applicant only.
This role provides a motivated neonatal nurse with the chance to advance their specialist expertise, leadership skills, and clinical knowledge in a tertiary neonatal unit.
The successful applicant will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver expert nursing care, ensuring outstanding, family-centred support for surgical neonates and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates with surgical conditions.
- Work autonomously, including conducting surgical ward rounds or clinics independently.
- Utilise advanced clinical and analytical skills to manage complex caseloads.
- Facilitate seamless transitions from neonatal to paediatric surgical services.
- Offer emotional support and clear communication to families during high-stress periods.
- Guide parents through surgical procedures, recovery, and home-care needs.
- Contribute to staff education, service development, and continuous care improvement.
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Working at University Hospital Southampton
- Career Development: One of England’s largest acute teaching trusts, offering extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Location: Situated on the south coast of England, with easy access to London via direct rail links, as well as the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast for work-life balance.
- Flexible Work: Committed to supporting staff in balancing family life, education, or wellbeing with career demands.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Happy to champion individuality, fostering an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment. The trust celebrates a diverse team where everyone can thrive and contribute.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Criteria
- Registered nurse on the NMC register (relevant category).
- Degree qualification, 120 credits at Level 6 (L6), or equivalent specialist training/experience through portfolio/assessment.
- Significant post-registration experience/qualification/training in a neonatal/specialist field.
- Completion of all Band 5 preceptorship competencies.
- Higher Education Institute-approved course in supporting learners in practice, or equivalent documented experience, including:
- Support for a range of learners in practice.
- Leadership in promoting effective learning in practice among colleagues.
- Extensive post-registration experience within a specialist neonatal area.
- Knowledge of current acute healthcare issues.
- Personal accountability for clinical practice.
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Desirable Criteria
- Experience in change management and clinical practice development.
- Strong multidisciplinary teamworking skills.
Trust Values & Behaviours
Mandatory Commitments
- Patients First – Aligning care prioritisation with patient needs.
- Always Improving – Continuously seeking opportunities for better outcomes.
- Working Together – Collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality care.
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