Sister/Charge Nurse

Job title:

Sister/Charge Nurse

Company

NHS

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a strong leader and a highly motivated Sister/Charge nurse with excellent communication skills and a real passion for nursing to join our Trauma ward (F2). The role requires a close working relationship with the multi-professional team to ensure that evidenced based quality care is delivered with compassion to every patient. F2 is a 26 bedded trauma ward and we provide exemplary care to our patients during what can be a very stressful time. We deal with simple trauma through to complex poly trauma. We have a diverse workforce with a combination of staff who have been on F2 for many years as well as newly qualified staff just starting in their careers. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.About usAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.Date posted21 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro RataContractSecondmentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number188-SNM190125Job locationsSouthampton General HospitalSouthamptonSO16 6YDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhat youll do As the successful post holder your skills as a senior role model will be pivotal in supporting the personal and professional development of the ward nursing team with the support of your ward leader. You will ensure that quality agendas are being met, making certain that your team are delivering safe, effective, timely care in a caring and supportive way. You would be working in conjunction with the consultant body, nurse practitioners and care group management teams, delivering of established patient pathways whilst assisting with new and innovative approaches to patient care. What were looking for The Sisters role requires a close working relationship with the multi-professional team to ensure that evidenced based quality care is delivered with compassion to every patient. You will be required to have high clinical standards with a passion to make 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 own professional growth. We are committed to supporting your career development, recognising its importance in delivering a quality service, and offer our staff a variety of opportunities for career progression. Our education, training and development teamwork alongside teams in practice to deliver formal teaching sessions, study days, provide guidance on academic pathways as well as advice on career planning and staff will be expected to attend if and when required. Job description

Job responsibilitiesWhat youll do As the successful post holder your skills as a senior role model will be pivotal in supporting the personal and professional development of the ward nursing team with the support of your ward leader. You will ensure that quality agendas are being met, making certain that your team are delivering safe, effective, timely care in a caring and supportive way. You would be working in conjunction with the consultant body, nurse practitioners and care group management teams, delivering of established patient pathways whilst assisting with new and innovative approaches to patient care. What were looking for The Sisters role requires a close working relationship with the multi-professional team to ensure that evidenced based quality care is delivered with compassion to every patient. You will be required to have high clinical standards with a passion to make 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 own professional growth. We are committed to supporting your career development, recognising its importance in delivering a quality service, and offer our staff a variety of opportunities for career progression. Our education, training and development teamwork alongside teams in practice to deliver formal teaching sessions, study days, provide guidance on academic pathways as well as advice on career planning and staff will be expected to attend if and when required.Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and competenciesEssential

• Microsoft Office skills
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Delegation
• Leadership
• General IT skills
• Prioritisation
• Working under pressure

Qualifications, knowledge and experienceEssential

• 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
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
• Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
• 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

Person SpecificationTrust ValuesEssential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Skills and competenciesEssential

• Microsoft Office skills
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Delegation
• Leadership
• General IT skills
• Prioritisation
• Working under pressure

Qualifications, knowledge and experienceEssential

• 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
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
• Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
• 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

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Southampton

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:41:29 GMT

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