Junior Sister/Charge Nurse on JADW

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified nurse with significant experience to lead and support the nursing team. The role involves managing workloads, supporting learners, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The hospital offers excellent training and development opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience and training, including relevant specialty experience.
• Experience supporting and managing learners in practice.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the nursing team and ward manager.
• Ability to cannulate children (essential).
• Managing time and workload effectively.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Time management

Leadership

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Job description

Job Overview

The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a customer-focused, friendly, and enthusiastic individual as part of our expanding service.

UHS provides excellent training and development opportunities, supporting your career growth. Staff development is central to delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care. We foster a supportive environment to help you progress professionally, as reflected in our staff survey results.

Main Duties of the Job

Please review the attached person specification document for detailed information on the essential and desirable skills and experience required. Use this when completing your application, as it guides the shortlisting process.

For an overview of the main duties, see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the daily responsibilities in detail, read the full job description document attached.

Working for Our Organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching trusts, offering diverse 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 is an ideal place to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast nearby.

We value technology-driven innovation and time management. Personalizing your application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying on generic content or AI-generated material may result in rejection if multiple candidates present similar information.

UHS is committed to a flexible working environment to support work-life balance, whether you are managing family, study, or wellbeing needs.

We champion diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help build a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Being a good role model
• Managing time and workload effectively
• Leading and supporting the nursing team and ward manager
• Ability to cannulate children (essential)
• Student assessor responsibilities

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience (Essential)

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on the appropriate part of the register
• Significant post-registration experience and training, including relevant specialty experience
• Ward management experience
• Knowledge of current issues in the acute health service
• Experience supporting and managing learners in practice
• Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning
• Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
• Clinical decision-making and judgment skills
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable Criteria

• Experience handling adverse events and complaints
• Appraisal skills
• Experience as a Practice Assessor or supporting learner progression
• Insight into budget management