Staff Nurse - PICU
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SOC 2236 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 38% sure that is the right code. University Hospital Southampton NHS FT is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2236 (Registered children’s nurses) · 38% match
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 28% match
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 23% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2236 Registered children’s nurses Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Staff Nurse - PICU
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS. PICU is a 15 bedded regional Lead Centre providing care for critically ill children from birth up to 16 years of age. We care for some of the most complex illnesses and injuries and work closely with specialists from all surgical and medical areas, including cardiac surgery, cardiology, neurosurgery, neurology and neonatology as well as treating major trauma patients. Southampton General Hospital is a designated major trauma centre offering full onsite major trauma provision for both children and adults.
The unit looks after 950 to 1000 patients per year across Thames Valley and Wessex. It is one of the largest PICU by number of admissions and has one of the best survival rates. Our PICU provides a 24 hour retrieval service SORT ,working together with Oxford PICU and a nurse led ECMO service.
What we are looking for;
- Experience in working in an acute Paediatric care environment or critical care.
- Post preceptorship
- Be motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with maturity in pressurised situations.
- You will be expected to provide safe care of the highest quality to all of our patients and their relatives.
- The flexibility to work the full range of shift patterns within a 24-hour shift pattern is essential. Our contracts are 50% days and 50% nights.
- Ideal to have level 1 and or 2 paediatric critical care course
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To train learners and other nursing staff in the ward environment.
in this role you will need to;
- Cover 50% days 50% nights.
- Have a practice supervisor and or assessor qualification/experience would be desirable.
- We would consider adult nurses with critical care experience. Please contact Pame Modelly to discuss.
- It will be 1:1 level 3 nursing and supported by the education team
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 specialty
- Teaching experience
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- Southampton General Hospital
Southampton
Requires improvementRated Apr 2019
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered children’s nurses (SOC 2236) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~13k in sample- Middle half £30,056–48,100
- Median £38,688
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