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Leading
the way

We are pioneers, professionals, carers, workers, and achievers. We are world-class people delivering world-class care. We are a general hospital, a children’s hospital, a women’s hospital, a teaching hospital, and more - but we are also one Trust and one team. We are driven by our values and live them as individuals. Whether we are performing revolutionary research, or caring for your loved ones, we lead from the front. Join us and you’ll be supported to grow and achieve your potential in an environment that welcomes and nurtures our people. We are UHS.

Do you have what it takes to help UHS lead the way? Search our current vacancies below.

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This is what leading
the way looks like

Welcome to the heart of UHS, a place where passion and purpose come together. At UHS, we’re committed to making a positive impact to the lives of others every day. Our dedicated staff are fuelled by compassion and driven by innovation. Join us and discover endless opportunities for personal and professional growth. Utilise your unique talents and help us lead the way.

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“I came to UHS for the world-class standard of care, I stayed because
it’s an amazing place to work.”

Allied
Health

We provide highly specialised patient care and are committed to your personal and professional development.

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Medical

We provide highly specialised patient care and are committed to your personal and professional development.

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Nursing, HCA’s
& Midwifery

Progress and grow in a truly meaningful career as part of a friendly and supportive team that places your wellbeing and development as a priority.

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Central
Services

Lead from the front. It takes more to run an acute NHS Trust than Doctors and Nurses. We’ve opportunities across a wide range of professions from maintenance to finance, IT and more.

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Early
career

Start as you mean to go on, with access to some of the best training and development opportunities around.

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“I came to UHS to learn and grow, 
I stayed because the 
opportunities are endless.”

Sheila’s story

From HR Manager to Healthcare Assistant. Sheila’s discovered a new lease of life.

After working in HR for 20 years, I wanted a career with purpose, that aligned with my values and helped people. I reassessed what I wanted out of life and when someone suggested I apply to UHS as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA), I decided to go for it. 

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Audrey’s story

From lifesaving work with the RAF to supporting lifesaving research, Audrey’s background meant she was able to adapt quickly. 

After 15 years as a Medical Assistant in the Armed Forces, I was injured in Afghanistan and honourably discharged from the Military. I came into that role without knowledge, and it was a massive learning curve. It's fulfilling to provide support, connect colleagues with experienced mentors, and offer training and guidance to address their needs.

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A smiling male healthcare worker with a beard, standing in a hospital room beside a medical device on a trolley. he wears a light grey uniform and an id badge.

Our trust

Our trust

“I came to UHS for its world-class reputation, I stayed for my world-class colleagues”

New treatments being discovered, new healthcare professionals being trained, and cutting-edge developments put into practice all the time - we’re a centre of clinical academic excellence different from any other NHS trust.

Leading comes naturally to us because we care, delivering exceptional treatment to everyone with compassion and respect. We listen and work with our patients and people to find the right healthcare solutions. It’s why we think working here is hugely rewarding, and we think you will too.

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Our research

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A female scientist in a lab coat and gloves examines a tray of samples in a laboratory, standing next to an open equipment workstation.
A female scientist in a lab coat and gloves examines a tray of samples in a laboratory, standing next to an open equipment workstation.

Our research

Our research

“I came to UHS for the pioneering research, I stayed because we never stop innovating”

We’re pioneers. We’re world-class people delivering world-class care. We’re one Trust and one team, driven by the opportunity to perform revolutionary research and determined to always lead from the front. Join us and you’ll be supported to grow and achieve career success in an environment that welcomes and nurtures outstanding people.  

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Our city

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A serene twilight scene at a modern marina with sleek yachts docked along the water, surrounded by contemporary buildings under a clear blue sky.
A serene twilight scene at a modern marina with sleek yachts docked along the water, surrounded by contemporary buildings under a clear blue sky.

Our city & working here

Our city & working here

“I came for the location and stayed because now it’s home”

Southampton, a modern city with a proud past and exciting future - and a leading reputation for quality of life. You’ll love being here because:

  • We’ve been voted one of the top ten places to live in Britain.
  • Many of our schools are rated outstanding by Ofsted.
  • Easy access to stunning destinations like Bournemouth beach and the New Forest.
  • Excellent transport links, including a direct line to London.

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Our vision

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A smiling female nurse in a blue uniform assists a female patient seated in a medical chair, focusing on her care. the nurse wears an id badge.
A smiling female nurse in a blue uniform assists a female patient seated in a medical chair, focusing on her care. the nurse wears an id badge.

Our vision

Our vision

“Our vision is to work with our partners at the leading edge of healthcare for the benefit of our patients. To achieve it we must unite behind our mission to be better every day because we recognise the potential to continuously improve our services”

If you share this vision join us and be inspired to further develop your career.  

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Our strategy

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Two female nurses, one pointing at a syringe, discuss medications in a hospital's supply room with shelves of medical supplies in the background.
Two female nurses, one pointing at a syringe, discuss medications in a hospital's supply room with shelves of medical supplies in the background.

Our strategy

Our strategy

Is a strong, clear roadmap that guides our pursuit of excellence, ensuring we deliver outstanding healthcare outcomes and drive innovation.  We are motivated by our five key themes:

  • Outstanding patient outcomes, safety and experience
  • Pioneering research and innovation
  • World class people
  • Integrated networks and collaboration
  • Foundations for the future

Each of these themes is supported by realistic milestones and priorities to ensure we achieve them by 2025.

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People Strategy

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A smiling female healthcare instructor with a badge demonstrates medical equipment to a female student in a classroom, using a glass model of a head.
A smiling female healthcare instructor with a badge demonstrates medical equipment to a female student in a classroom, using a glass model of a head.

People Strategy

People Strategy

We want to lead the way and create an environment where everyone feels able to Thrive, Excel and Belong

  • Thrive by looking to the future, attracting and retaining great people and ensuring every area is resourced to meet demand.
  • Excel within an organisation where forward thinking people practices are delivered always. Team structures and culture here are designed to support wellbeing and development. 
  • Belong in a compassionate, inclusive environment that values and supports every individual personally and professionally.

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Our values

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Patients first

Feel empowered and enabled to work with compassion and motivation to deliver world-class care.

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Working together

Collaborate with the best talent in a culture where everyone feels supported, valued and as if they belong.

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Always improving

Drive forward innovative ways of working and access the highest quality training and education to enable future acceleration and progress.

Do you share our values of putting patients first, always working on improving ourselves and our service and working together? Search our Current Vacancies to join us in leading the way.

Our
Culture

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Be at the centre of clinical academic excellence and cutting-edge developments.

Working
Life

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Achieve career success in a place that welcomes and nurtures outstanding people.

Our
City

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Discover what living and working in Southampton could offer you.


We think UHS is a great place to work, and Southampton is a great place to live.

With the University of Southampton’s cutting edge research facilities, the shopping and entertainment complex at Westquay shopping centre and speedy transport links by bus, train, ferry and plane, Southampton has long established itself as a modern city with a lot to offer.

In 2022* Southampton was ranked 4th in the overall Best UK Cities to live and work in, based on average salary, rent, property prices, commuting costs and overall quality of life. The city offers lower than average house prices, we have 30 Ofsted Outstanding schools and 20 green spaces.  Southampton City Airport is on our doorstep, plus easy and direct trains to London and Bournemouth. It's right next to the sea and also the magical and ancient New Forest with some of the best weather in the UK.
(* Source: OneFamily.com)


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