Sister/Charge Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Sister for their Paediatric Medical ward. This role offers opportunities for leadership development and requires strong management skills along with a commitment to delivering compassionate care in a fast-paced environment. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to enhancing community health and make a meaningful impact on children's healthcare.

Benefits

Fantastic training and development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in paediatric nursing.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development in nursing specialty.
• Ward management experience in acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and encourage effective working relationships.
• Support the ward manager in their absence and ensure leave is recorded.
• Provide leadership and support to staff for high-quality patient care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Leadership

Communication

Planning and organisation

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register

Job description

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

Did you know Southampton has it's own 115 bedded children's hospital offering paediatric services for Children in the Wessex Region and the channel islands.

As part of Southampton Children's Hospital, we on the Paediatric Medical ward, a regional 18 bedded acute medical unit are looking to recruit band 6 sisters with Permanent and secondment opportunities available. If you are looking for a new experience, are ready to take the next step into leadership and want to support our amazing staff, patients and relatives then this is the job for you!

You will be fully supported in gaining new and improving leaderships skills from the ward management team and matrons alike.

For more information please feel free to take a look at the Southampton Children's Hospital Website.

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.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

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

Your Responsibilities

What you’ll do

Working with the Ward Manager you’ll be responsible for:

• Supervising the professional work of nursing staff on the ward
• Encouraging effective working relationships
• Providing good leadership and support to staff on the ward
• Participating in supporting the ward manager in their absence ensuring all leave of absence is recorded correctly.
  
  

What we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from children’s nurses with experience of working in a leadership capacity, who can evidence ongoing education and qualifications appropriate to this speciality. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to patient care and the public, as well as the ability to meet robust clinical operational demands.

As well as the relevant NMC registration and evidence of proven clinical ability in paediatric nursing, we’re looking for:

• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Proven management experience
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Be supportive and motivate a team to provide safe care of the highest quality to all our patients and their relatives.
  
  

The Children’s Hospital offers fantastic training and development opportunities, giving you the best possible platform to achieve the career you want. Applicants should have post qualifying experience in a relevant specialty which includes working in an acute paediatric environment. The applicant will be expected to show good co-ordination and leadership skills participating in ward rounds attending HUDDLE’s and supporting staff. The flexibility to work the full range of shift patterns within a 24 hour period.

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