Head Injury Outreach Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 12 April 2026
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
As an exciting opportunity has arisen within our Head Injury Outreach team for a 12 month fixed term post, the successful applicant will work with a high level of autonomy to review patients with head injuries throughout the Trust. There is close MDT working with this role.
About us
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.
At UHS we are 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.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We are 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.
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will have the ability to manage a caseload of patients with support to ensure their safety and smooth flow through the hospital and work collaboratively and in partnership with other health‑care professionals, offering appropriate guidance and supervision to colleagues to ensure best patient outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
* Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent level of knowledge assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
* Significant post‑registration experience, qualification or training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
* Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
* Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
* Extensive post‑registration experience within specialist area
* Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
* Understanding of personal accountability
* Multidisciplinary team working
Skills and competencies
* Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
* Communication
* Critical thinking
* Leadership
* Organisational skills
* Prioritisation
* Teamwork
* Working under pressure
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum or per annum pro rata
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