Return to Practice Nurse | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a Registered Nurse, adult or child, who has been out of practice for a while? Has your Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) registration lapsed or you no longer meet the Revalidation requirements for registration? If so, we can provide you with the support and assistance you need to return to nursing practice through our Return to Practice (RTP) programme run in conjunction with Bournemouth University.

Return to Practice Nurse | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

The next Return to Nursing Programme (RTP) starts in January 2025 and is run in conjunction with Bournemouth University.
To be eligible for this:

a) You will need to commit to working a minimum of 15 hours of fully flexible shifts, over a minimum of two days a week, plus attend 8-10 study days at Bournemouth University.
b) The clinical shifts will be on an honorary/voluntary basis (i.e. you will not be paid for these shifts).
c) Placements will be allocated according to service needs as well as clinical experience.

Health Education England currently funds adult/child course fees and you may also be eligible for a £1000 grant.

We are not in a position to support any NMC conditions of practice requirements.

If you feel you can meet these requirements, have experience, expertise, and a willingness to learn new skills to be part of our successful and world-class service then return to nursing with UHS. In return, you'll benefit from exceptional personal and professional development opportunities and a highly pro-active Education, Training and Development Team.