About this role
Job summary
NHS Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum
Hours Per Week: Full time 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
If you are recently qualified or completing an Adult Nursing Degree this year and are eager to build your career in nursing come and start your journey with us.
For this post we can only accept applications from students who have completed or are currently completing their qualification at a University in the UK and are due to qualify before the end of March 2027.
Main duties of the job
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a fast paced, rewarding environment, to see and learn things you may never have experienced before with plenty of opportunities for career progression.
We live and breathe the phrase working together and we know that this can only be achieved through investing in our staff, so in return for your passion, dedication and hard work we promise you:
Our comprehensive preceptorship programme for all NQNs, with the encouragement you need to succeed in your chosen field study days include delivering safe care, practical simulation and caring for ourselves and others. Fully supported Leadership Development pathways. Future nursing opportunities, including specialist roles.We are learners, we love innovation and improvement, and we are ready to help you develop your skills, build your confidence and complete your competencies. We will treat you as the professional that you have studied hard to be.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensuring high quality nursing care is coordinated and delivered. Continuing to embed improvement in all that you do Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly, efficiently and safely. Competence and confidence in the Band 5 role will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.**Please ensure you upload a copy of your CV when submitting your application and provide information on previous or current placements"
For further details please refer to the Job Description
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Clinically competent. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues. Advocacy skills. Strong customer service skills.
Desirable
Ability to adapt to change within the work environment. Intravenous Therapy Skills. Teaching and mentoring skills. Team building skills. Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others. Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team. Able to support development of others. Health Promotion.
Qualifications Essential
Newly Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration or currently studying for an Adult Nursing Degree and due to qualify before end of March 2027.
Desirable
Computer literate.
Experience Desirable
Knowledge of managing resources and contributing to departmental budget. An awareness of research and evidence based practice relevant to clinical area.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)