• Job Description

  Req#: C9188-25-0513?language=en&page=41&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

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

  Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

  Main duties of the job

  How would you like to be part of a regional specialist acute paediatric High Dependency Unit?Do you want to work in a busy caring environment?Yes - Then this is the job for you!Southampton PHDU is excited to be recruiting into Senior sister/charge Nurse .If you are a highly motivated, dedicated registered nurse with post qualifying experience of working in an acute paediatric environment, we'd love to hear from you!We are looking for someone who has good leadership skills, to support and motivate staff across the unit ensuring safe and effective care to all our patients.The flexibility to work the full range of shift patterns within a 24 hour shift pattern is essential.For more information about PHDU please keep reading.

  About us

  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.

  We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

  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.

  At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  188-SNM130525

  Job locations

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Detailed job description and main responsibilities Develop and maintain 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.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Detailed job description and main responsibilities Develop and maintain 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.

  Person Specification

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

  Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

  Essential

  • 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC RegisterManagement Course (or equivalent)
  • Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
  • Degree or working towards
  • Completion of appropriate specialty Course
  • Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. ?Supporting a range of learners in practice ?Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practiceExperience of report writing
  • Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
  • Evidence of clinical leadership ability
  • Proven management experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
  • Logical and consistent career pattern
  • Expert clinical skills
  • Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
  • Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements

  Desirable

  • Management Course (or equivalent) Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentorExperience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor
  • Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor
  • Evidence of staff development and succession planning
  • Broad range of post registration experience
  • Experience of report writing

  Person Specification

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

  Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

  Essential

  • 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC RegisterManagement Course (or equivalent)
  • Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
  • Degree or working towards
  • Completion of appropriate specialty Course
  • Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. ?Supporting a range of learners in practice ?Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practiceExperience of report writing
  • Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
  • Evidence of clinical leadership ability
  • Proven management experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
  • Logical and consistent career pattern
  • Expert clinical skills
  • Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
  • Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements

  Desirable

  • Management Course (or equivalent) Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentorExperience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor
  • Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor
  • Evidence of staff development and succession planning
  • Broad range of post registration experience
  • Experience of report writing

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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