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Staff Nurse - Surgery - Head and Neck


Main area: Surgery

Grade: Band 5

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 188-NM020226

Site: University Hospital Southampton

Town: Southampton

Salary: Per annum - Pro rata

Closing: 18/02/2026

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and hardworking Band 5 Registered Nurseto join our dynamic Head and Neck nursing team. 

Our specialist ward provides care for patients with complex head and neck conditions, many of whom undergo life-changing surgery as part of their cancer treatment. We deliver high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient group with ENT and maxillofacial conditions, including trauma patients, across both elective and emergency care pathways. Our service supports patients from across Hampshire and the wider region, including the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. 

We are proud to be nationally recognised for developing an innovative Free Flap Pathway, which has helped standardise care for patients undergoing major oral cancer surgery and successfully reduced post-operative intensive care stays to 24 hours prior to transfer back to the ward environment. 

The ward is fast-paced and highly demanding, with frequent discharges, emergency admissions, post-operative admissions from theatre, and step-down patients from critical care areas on a daily basis. This role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to ensure the timely delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. 

 


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