Job summary
- Main area
- Surgery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-SNM171124
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338.00- £44,962.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 06/12/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/12/2024
Employer heading
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
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
As a Band 6 Nurse on a surgical Lower GI ward, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being at all times. You will lead and supervise junior staff, promoting a collaborative and supportive team environment. Additionally, you will liaise with multidisciplinary teams, family members, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care.
We are seeking a motivated, skilled, and empathetic individual with a proven ability to work in an acute and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to professional development. You should be a registered nurse with experience in the relevant clinical setting, and possess leadership capabilities to take charge of patient care and contribute to the ward’s overall efficiency and quality standards.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Ward Sister will provide leadership, clinical expertise, and supervision for the nursing team within an acute surgical ward-E5 Lower. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring high standards of patient care, and fostering a safe, supportive, and effective working environment. The Ward Sister will be responsible for ensuring that all nursing care is delivered in line with hospital policies, nursing standards, and best practices, ensuring quality care for patients undergoing surgery and post-operative recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
-Lead and manage the nursing team on the acute surgical ward, providing direction, supervision, and support.
-Ensure all patients receive high-quality, evidence-based nursing care appropriate for their condition.
-Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior staff, including registered nurses, healthcare assistants, and student nurses.
-Conduct performance appraisals and ensure staff training and development needs are met.
-Promote a culture of continuous learning, ensuring that nursing staff are up-to-date with best practices in surgical care.
-Manage staffing levels, including scheduling shifts and overseeing attendance.
-Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs.
-Work closely with surgical consultants, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and smooth patient pathways.
-Attend multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to discuss complex patient cases and treatment plans.
-Facilitate effective communication with patients and their families, providing support and education regarding the surgical process, expected outcomes, and discharge planning
Personal Attributes:
-Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
-Compassionate and empathetic, with a focus on patient-centred care.
-Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
-Motivated to maintain and promote high clinical standards.
-A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
- Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
- Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
- Commitment to continuing professional development
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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Honan,
- Job title
- ward leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 206504
- Additional information
Contact name: Kate Stride
Contact name: Matron
Contact email address: [email protected]
Contact telephone number: 02381 202715
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