Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer an opportunity for a motivated nurse to join the team as Junior Sister/Charge nurse within the surgical care group on E5b Upper GI. E5b is a 18 bedded ward that gains enormous satisfaction in driving high standards of care for patients that have undergone pioneering surgery, and thrives on the challenge to constantly improve their patient's experience from admission to a successful discharge, endorsed by our recent CAS review. We are a proud spirited team who always put the patient first, building trusting relationships with our longer term patient and their families.
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
Successful candidate will be expected to support the ward leader, under take audits to ensure patient safety and clinical quality. Be proactive in initiating changes to support improvements to the services. You will manage a small team of nurses, and house keepers by completing annual appraisals, support training needs of the team and be involved in management process of team members. As well as Managerial responsibility you will be expected to carry the bleep for Staffing/acuity/beds for the Surgical care group. You will be involved in supporting other ward area and problem solving.
You will be in charge of the day to day running of E5b You will assist band 7 with improvement projectsYou will be a role model for fellow colleagues and offer managerial supportYou will carry the Surgical bleepsYou will provide ongoing care for surgical patientsMonitor patients care and interventions appropriatelyRecognise deteriorating patients conditions at early stages You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills within surgery and managerial role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidate will be expected to support the ward leader, under take audits to ensure patient safety and clinical quality. Be proactive in initiating changes to support improvements to the services. You will manage a small team of nurses, and house keepers by completing annual appraisals, support training needs of the team and be involved in management process of team members. As well as Managerial responsibility you will be expected to carry the bleep for Staffing/acuity/beds for the Surgical care group. You will be involved in supporting other ward area and problem solving.
You will be in charge of the day to day running of E5b You will assist band 7 with improvement projectsYou will be a role model for fellow colleagues and offer managerial supportYou will carry the Surgical bleepsYou will provide ongoing care for surgical patientsMonitor patients care and interventions appropriatelyRecognise deteriorating patients conditions at early stages You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills within surgery and managerial role
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Significant post registration experience and/ or qualification, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Ward management experience
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health
- Experience in an acute hospital setting Service
- Provide evidence of supporting /managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- 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
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Delegation
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Teamwork
- General IT Skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Significant post registration experience and/ or qualification, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Ward management experience
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health
- Experience in an acute hospital setting Service
- Provide evidence of supporting /managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- 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
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Delegation
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Teamwork
- General IT Skills
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).
