Job Description
Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.
This post is only open to internal applicants
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse to join our Cardiovascular ward (D3) within the Cardiovascular and Thoracic care group.
D3 is a 22 bedded unit and will support the expansion of Cardiac Surgery and Tavi services.
If you are an excellent team leader with experience of leading teams and committed to helping us shape the future of Cardiovascular nursing, we’d love to hear from you!
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
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What You’ll Do Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be responsible for assisting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of the ward/unit over a 24-hour period, ensuring high standards of care are maintained and available resources are utilised effectively.
You will be assisting in the day-to-day management and organisation of D3 as required, demonstrating clinical expertise, and acting as a role model within the Cardiovascular \& Thoracic setting.
What We’re Looking For We are looking for individuals, who are strong leaders that are highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
The junior sister/charge nurse 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.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- 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 and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together