Ward Leader | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Ward Leader for our 16-bedded specialist paediatric cardiology ward. You will lead a dedicated nursing team, drive quality and safety, and work closely with the Lead Clinician to deliver patient-centred care.

This fixed-term Band 7 role supports maternity backfill, offers development opportunities, and flexible working options within a leading NHS trust ranked Good by CQC.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the specialty with notable Band 6 level experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and meet service requirements

Responsabilités

• developing and maintaining a ward/department philosophy that has the patient at the centre of care delivery
• undertake nursing bleep holding responsibilities within designated area
• evaluate the relevance of changes in clinical practice and then support and facilitate implementation in the clinical area
• be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional team working
• to be responsive and to address patients concerns at an early stage

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Description du poste

Ward Leader | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trustis delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Ward Leader

Contract Type:Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: March 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity Leave Backfill

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on our 16-bedded specialist paediatric cardiology ward as the band 7 ward leader.

If you’re an excellent team leader with experience of leading and managing teams, supporting change and committed to helping us to shape the future of children’s Cardiac services, we’d love to hear from you.

You will join our friendly, supportive nursing team in one of only a handful of specialist regional centres of paediatric cardiology. We are part of the Oxford Southampton paediatric cardiac network and work closely with Oxford Children’s Hospital to provide cardiac services, carrying out surgical and interventional procedures at Southampton.

You will work in partnership with the Lead Clinician and ensure accountability for the delivery of the quality performance agenda and work closely with the Matron team to enhance nursing practice and strategy.

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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In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• developing and maintaining a ward/department philosophy that has the patient at the centre of care delivery
• undertake nursing bleep holding responsibilities within designated area
• evaluate the relevance of changes in clinical practice and then support and facilitate implementation in the clinical area
• be a role model for all and contribute effectively to inter-professional team working
• to be responsive and to address patients concerns at an early stage

What we are looking for:

• extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
• excellent communication and organisational skills
• ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026