Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering a role for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in Eye Outpatients. Candidates should be driven, possess leadership skills, and have relevant experience in acute health services. Join a dynamic, growing team committed to providing high-quality patient care while enjoying a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in relevant specialty.
• Experience supporting and mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of current issues within acute health services.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Sister in managing Eye Outpatients.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff.
• Monitor quality of patient care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical expertise

Effective communication

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register

Job description

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Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Overview

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

An exciting opportunity has become available in our Eye Outpatients for a band six junior sister/charge nurse post.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates great professionalism, has leadership skills they would like to further develop and wants to be a part of a growing team. The right candidate will be integral to the growth of the team and the service. This is a full-time position part-time might be considered for the right candidate. Eye Outpatients department provides a positive work life balance with clinics currently running from Monday to Saturday.

Main Duties

• To be responsible for assisting Senior Sister in the management of Eye outpatients in both Southampton and Lymington, ensuring high standards of care are maintained and available resources are utilise effectively.
• demonstrate clinical expertise acting as a role model within the clinical specialty
• facilitate a good learning environment for staff and learners
• supervise the professional work of nursing staff and exercise good leadership skills
• support the team to monitor the quality of patient care and participate in the regular evaluation of patient satisfaction
• Act as a mentor to new staff learners and post registration student
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff
• Empower the team to highlight the areas for change and development
  
  

Working for our organisation

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.

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At UHS we’re 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, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Eye outpatient is a dynamic department that continues to change and develop. This requires the successful applicant to be flexible, forward thinking and have the skills to motivate and empower the team.

The ability to supervise, teach, empower and coach staff it’s essential for this role.

We are looking for an experienced, dedicated nurse who is looking to further their management development and gain/develop leadership skills in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, professional, flexible, trustworthy, and a positive role model. Basic ophthalmology knowledge is required and strong leadership skills would be a positive. If you think this is an opportunity you would like to take, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
• Ward management experience
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Experience in an acute hospital setting
• Provide evidence of supporting / managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
• Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
• Commitment to continuing professional development
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
• Appraisal skills
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Some insight into budget management

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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