Staff Nurse; Trauma Assessment Unit

Equality remains at the centre of our policy making, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work‑life balance. UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, 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.

The successful candidate will be dedicated and pro‑active in ensuring high quality, evidence‑based care. You will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, a strong commitment to continuing professional development, a commitment to developing others and sound decision‑making skills.

We are looking for nurses to join our Trauma Assessment Unit (TAU) at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). TAU (8 beds) is the main gateway to the Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit. Admissions come from the ED, GP, Minor Injuries Units, other hospitals and direct from home. Assessments are carried out by skilled nursing staff, therapy teams and specialist consultants who plan ongoing treatment before being transferred to one of the Orthopaedic wards.

We are continually looking for ways to improve the transfer from the Emergency Department to ensure the smoothest and shortest patient journey. Our apprenticeship programme is active and we encourage staff progression.

Our Trauma and Orthopaedic service is a leading National Trauma Centre, supported by a large team of specialist experts. The Trauma and Orthopaedic Care Group includes:

• National and Local Major Trauma Centre
• Elective Orthopaedic Surgery
• Step‑Down to Rehab
• Fast Track Fracture Neck of Femur service

All specialities are supported by a team of Specialist Nurses/Co‑ordinators and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

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.

At UHS we provide a flexible working environment where possible and support staff in balancing family, study or wellbeing with their career. We champion individuality and are committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities.