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Interview at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
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This trust closed 12 of its 129 adverts early since 20 Sep 2026, a median 5.5 days before the closing date. If you see a role here, apply early.
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How the Trust Is Performing
What the Board Is Talking About
The finance committee reviewed an updated Outline Business Case for the OneEPR programme and recommended Board approval.
10 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
The quarterly digital update listed major projects underway or planned: migration to NHS.net, the NHS Future Workforce solution and ambient voice technology, with a longer term cyber investment plan due.
10 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
The paper reports preparations for the future workforce solution replacing ESR.
10 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
The paper reports work to integrate local and national referral systems, introduce a single point of access and automate administrative booking processes.
10 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
The local assessment found all ten National Maternity Triage Specification principles only partially compliant, requiring a significant improvement programme within twelve months with workforce and go
10 Sept 2026 · 2 months old
Money
For Your Interview: the trust plans to spend more than its income this year. Questions about efficiency and value for money are likely, so have an example of saving time or money ready.
People
Scores at or above the acute trust average on 7 of 9 measures. NHS Staff Survey 2025, against 109 acute trusts.
Staff Mood
Systems and Digital
| Electronic patient record | UHS EPR (Bespoke) |
| Digital maturity | 2.43 of 5 · up from 2.43 (2025) |
| Data Security and Protection Toolkit | Approaching standards · 2025-26 |
The board papers name an EPR go-live. The record above is from the EPR systems register, so check which system the go-live refers to.
Hiring and Sponsorship
No live roles at this trust today. See all live roles.
Holds a sponsor licence: Skilled Worker · Worker (A rating). 23 live adverts say sponsorship is offered.
CQC: Good, from an inspection in April 2019. That rating is over 7 years old.
Hiring Over Time
307 adverts since Nov 25.
Before You Go In: Questions You Could Ask the Panel
- Where is the OneEPR now, and what would this role pick up from it?From: OneEPR Outline Business Case Recommended for Board Approval
- The board has looked at the risks in this area. What is this team's part in addressing them?From: Maternity Triage Assessed Partially Compliant Against All Ten National Principles
- The trust is planning a deficit this year. How does this role support the plans to close it?From: Money: planned surplus or deficit
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