Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Main duties of the job
Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills by joining a nursing team dedicated to improving ward performance and delivering exceptional patient care? Two permanent, full-time Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse positions are available at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, with one role on the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and the other on the E Neuro ward.

E Neuro is a 26-bed female acute neurosurgery and neurological ward. We also have admission / step-down beds for patients who are transferred from Neuro Intensive Care Unit. These beds accommodate all acute neurosurgical conditions, including subarachnoid haemorrhage and head injuries.

Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) is a 13-bed specialist, fast-paced clinical environment providing immediate assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients presenting with suspected acute stroke. The unit delivers high-quality, evidence-based, patient centred care, supporting patients through the critical early stages of their stroke journey.

Working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, staff play a vital role in the rapid assessment, monitoring, treatment and management of patients, ensuring timely interventions and the best possible outcomes. The unit offers an opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills, work collaboratively across disciplines and make a meaningful difference to patients and their families during a particularly vulnerable time.

About us
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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience, £39,959 to £48,117 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-SNM091126
Job locations: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of the ward/unit over 24 hours, ensuring high standards of care are maintained, and available resources are utilised effectively.
• Assisting in the day-to-day management and organisation of the unit as required, demonstrating clinical expertise, and acting as a role model within the Neurosciences setting.

What we are looking for
We are looking for strong leaders who are highly motivated with excellent communication skills. The Sister/Charge Nurse role requires a close working relationship with the multi-professional team to ensure that evidence-based quality care is delivered with compassion to every patient.

You will be required to have high clinical standards with a passion for making a difference for patients and staff alike. It is essential that you are good at promoting cooperation, building teams, and developing people for the future, as well as focusing on your professional growth.

You will need to be fully flexible and be able to assist with covering of a set bleep roster - this includes day and night shifts.

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Successful completion of a post-registration course within relevant specialty, with demonstrable post-qualification experience following course completion

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• 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
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• 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

Trust Values (Essential)

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.