Sister/Charge Nurse (CHDU)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust's Cardiac High Dependency Unit seeks a Sister/Charge Nurse to lead specialist care for mixed cardiothoracic adult patients in a busy CHDU.

We offer a full-time permanent post (37.5 hours) and a secondment (34 hours) from 23 November 2026 to 20 November 2027, with development opportunities, generous pension, NHS discounts, and pro rata holiday entitlement.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Cardiac High Dependency Unit as a Sister/ Charge Nurse.

There will be one full time ( 37.5 hours) permanent position available and one Secondment position of 34 hours from the 23rd November 2026 until the 20th November 2027.

CHDU is a 20-bedded unit that caters for mixed specialty adult patients including cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease, thoracic and cardiology patients requiring specialist high dependency care and planned short term ventilation.

You will join our friendly and dedicated CHDU team, within a care group which has a local, national and international reputation for delivering expert cardiothoracic care to our patients. Clinical expertise is at the forefront of making sure that patients have the best clinical outcome and receive care that is current and evidence based. CHDU at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust leads the way for innovative care for adult cardiac patients.

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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