Junior Sister

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. We are looking for a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse to join the team in medicine on both ward E7 and E12, each on a 12 month secondment basis. E7 provides specialist care for female patients under General Internal Medicine. E12 provides specialist care patients under the Renal speciality, and additionally supports a short stay service for patients under General Internal Medicine. The successful applicant will be an experienced band 5 registered adult nurse looking to take on further leadership and managerial responsibilities, or an existing band 6 looking for a new challenge. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about delivering high quality care, service improvement and improving patient and staff experience. Working for our organisation 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. 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, recognising 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. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Ensure staff wellbeing and manage any concerns. Promote and initiate local resolution to concerns, and if necessary, respond to formal complaints. Advocate for patients and staff about service needs. Maintain safety standards including auditing, investigate AER’s and patient safety incidents, have oversight on AARs around falls and pressure sores. Ensure the ward is adhering to health and safety, moving and handling and medication safety policy. Ensure the staff are being managed under the correct human resources policies. Ensure staff training and development needs are met. Ensure annual appraisals for all staff. Be involved with succession planning; development of staff and actively be involved with recruitment‑interviewing etc. Be a bleep holder for staffing within the care group. Provide clinical expertise and oversight, working alongside a large multidisciplinary team to meet service user needs. Manage the ward in the absence of the ward leader. Person specification Trust Values 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr