Senior Ward Nurse

1 month ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We have exciting opportunities for Sisters / Charge Nurses to come and join our team across the Gastroenterology/ General Medicine specialty at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).


We have vacancies on ward D9 and D8 as a mixture of fixed term/secondment (9 months) and permanent positions.


Our teams are enthusiastic, innovative, well-motivated and dedicated to high standards of care. 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.


The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You will be acting a role model for nursing staff, encouraging effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team. You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Sister in the management of the ward for a 24-hour period ensuring high standards of care are maintained.


The 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. Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
Experience in an acute hospital setting
Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
Commitment to continuing professional development

Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
Microsoft Office skills
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton General Hospital



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