Staff Nurse - Women and Newborn

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to join a small, friendly and dedicated team within the Princess Anne Hospital as a Band 5 Staff Nurse working closely with the multi‑disciplinary team within the Early Pregnancy and Gynae Assessment Unit. We are looking for a part‑time, flexible employee who can support this service for a 6‑month secondment.

The role is varied, interesting and crucial to ensuring an excellent patient experience every step of the way.

The Early Pregnancy and Gynae Assessment Unit is a very busy nurse‑led outpatient clinic environment, currently available to patients between 8.30 am – 7 pm, Monday to Saturday. The service works closely with outpatient areas and with multi‑professional team members.

GAU/EPU has the remit to assess and advise women with complications arising in early pregnancy up to 15+6 weeks pregnant and women with acute gynaecological presentations.

The role includes participating in the care and management of women experiencing sensitive health issues, providing emotional and practical support to them and their relatives as appropriate.

The role includes an expectation to undergo training in expanded practices that will ultimately enable you to undertake a full assessment of patients.

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.

We proudly champion individuality, recognising 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.

We are looking for an experienced gynae nurse with good knowledge of our patient group, who is keen to learn new skills and experiences that they can take back to their area after the secondment. We are looking for someone who understands and supports the rights of women in their individual circumstances and can demonstrate an enthusiasm for nursing in Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology.

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence‑based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on‑going personal development
• Able to use initiative

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant speciality
• Teaching experience

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving