Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days of holiday (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking two permanent, full-time Junior Sister/Charge Nurse positions in the Neuro Sciences wards. The posts involve 24-hour ward management, leading a multidisciplinary team and delivering high standards of patient care on HASU and E Neuro wards.

Applicants should be an experienced nurse with leadership qualities, flexibility to cover day and night shifts, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse with degree or diploma.
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register.
• Post-registration specialty course and post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in ward management over 24 hours, ensuring high standards of care.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and act as a role model within Neurosciences setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Team development

Patient care

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Registered nurse

Post-registration course

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 20 November 2026

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

Job Title: Junior Sister/Charge NurseContract Type: PermanentPlease be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills by joining a nursing team dedicated to improving ward performance and delivering exceptional patient care? If so, we would love to have you on our team.Two permanent, full-time Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse positions are available at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, with one role on the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and the other on the E Neuro ward.E Neuro is a 26-bed female acute neurosurgery and neurological ward. We also have admission /step-down beds for patients who are transferred from Neuro Intensive Care Unit. These beds accommodate all acute neurosurgical conditions, including subarachnoid haemorrhage and head injuries.Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) is a 13-bed specialist, fast-paced clinical environment providing immediate assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients presenting with suspected acute stroke. The unit delivers high-quality, evidence-based, patient centred care, supporting patients through the critical early stages of their stroke journey.Working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, staff play a vital role in the rapid assessment, monitoring, treatment and management of patients, ensuring timely interventions and the best possible outcomes. The unit offers an opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills, work collaboratively across disciplines and make a meaningful difference to patients and their families during a particularly vulnerable time.

About us

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. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of the ward/unit over 24 hours, ensuring high standards of care are maintained, and available resources are utilised effectively.
• Assisting in the day-to-day management and organisation of the unit as required, demonstrating clinical expertise, and acting as a role model within the Neurosciences setting.

What we are looking for

• We are looking for strong leaders who are highly motivated with excellent communication skills. The Sister/Charge Nurse role requires a close working relationship with the multi-professional team to ensure that evidence-based quality care is delivered with compassion to every patient.
• You will be required to have high clinical standards with a passion for making a difference for patients and staff alike. It is essential that you are good at promoting cooperation, building teams, and developing people for the future, as well as focusing on your professional growth.
• You will need to be fully flexible and be able to assist with covering of a set bleep roster - this includes day and night shifts.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Successful completion of a post-registration course within relevant specialty, with demonstratable post-qualification experience following course completion

Knowledge and Experience

• 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
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Some insight into budget management

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

Depending on experience£39,959 to £48,117 per annum pro rata