Surgical Ward Lead Nurse

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days holiday

Generous pension

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for Ward Sister/Charge Nurse within our Surgical team on ASA (Acute surgical admissions). This permanent post requires strong leadership, compassion and a commitment to delivering high quality patient care on an 18-20 bedded ward.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, support student nurses and contribute to education, budget management, rosters and continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse with Degree or Diploma.
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register.
• Significant post-registration experience in acute care.
• Ward management experience.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Evidence of supporting learners in practice.
• Evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Manage an 18-20 bedded surgical ward and lead a nursing team.
• Provide clinical leadership and ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Develop learners and supervise student nurses.
• Write appraisals, handle complaints, and contribute to bed flow.
• Assist with budget, roster writing and MDT collaboration.

Skills

Ward management

Clinical decision making

Learning in practice

Staff mentoring

Acute hospital experience

Education

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for Ward Sister/Charge Nurse within our Surgical team on ASA (Acute surgical admissions). This permanent post requires strong leadership, compassion and a commitment to delivering high quality patient care on an 18-20 bedded ward.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, support student nurses and contribute to education, budget management, rosters and continuous service improvement.