Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established Staffing Hub Sister/Charge Nurse team.
We are seeking a highly motivated and professional nurse who is dynamic and has the initiative to enact change to promote the safe staffing agenda.
The successful candidate will have the confidence and ability to participate in meetings and link with various stake holders to ensure safe staffing is the bedrock of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
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 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a main point of contact for all staff within the Trust with regards to safe staffing by providing oversight and lead the staffing hubs operational function on a daily basis.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide information with regards to NHSP and staff available for allocation across the trust
- Provide regular reports (as indicated) to the Chief Nurse and others around the staffing position for the trust
- Receive and review information from workforce systems, temporary resourcing and HR on staffing gaps and availability
- Use Safe Care and other clinical systems to help audit our staffing position and potential safety challenge
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- You will bring with you significant post registration experience and knowledge of the relevant speciality
- Ward Management experience
- Ability to make clinical decisions and make necessary judgments
This advert will close on Thursday 24th August with a view to interviews taking place on 4th September.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a main point of contact for all staff within the Trust with regards to safe staffing by providing oversight and lead the staffing hubs operational function on a daily basis.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide information with regards to NHSP and staff available for allocation across the trust
- Provide regular reports (as indicated) to the Chief Nurse and others around the staffing position for the trust
- Receive and review information from workforce systems, temporary resourcing and HR on staffing gaps and availability
- Use Safe Care and other clinical systems to help audit our staffing position and potential safety challenge
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- You will bring with you significant post registration experience and knowledge of the relevant speciality
- Ward Management experience
- Ability to make clinical decisions and make necessary judgments
This advert will close on Thursday 24th August with a view to interviews taking place on 4th September.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience and/ or qualification, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Ward management experience
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Provide evidence of supporting /managing a range of learners in practice
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 Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience and/ or qualification, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Ward management experience
- Experience in an acute hospital setting
- Provide evidence of supporting /managing a range of learners in practice
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
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.
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.
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).
