Senior Sister/Senior Charge nurse - #188820

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.

This role is only available to internal staff to University Hospital Southampton.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a Band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to join the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

In this role, you will provide clinical and operational leadership, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to critically ill cardiac patients, including those requiring post-operative care, advanced haemodynamic monitoring, and ventilatory and circulatory support.

CICU is a specialist, fast-paced environment with strong multi-disciplinary collaboration and a focus on clinical excellence and patient safety. We offer excellent development opportunities, including advanced cardiac training, ALS, leadership programmes, and critical care specific competencies.

We are looking for a compassionate leader with critical care or cardiac experience, strong clinical expertise, and a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care.

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.

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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

As a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in Cardiac ICU, you will be expected to promote the delivery of a high standard of patient-centered care.

With the support of the Matron you will analyse, monitor, and implement actions that ensure the service delivery is safe and effective in line with the Trust values.

You will be responsible for the daily operational management and service delivery process within the department, along with the line management and development of the nursing team. You will ensure the smooth running of the department, working as a key decision maker alongside the multi professional team, leading on aspects of clinical care, and focusing on patient safety, experience, and quality assurance frameworks.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal skills and show clinical leadership experience. They will be educated to a degree level with evidence of on-going education and qualifications pertinent to this specialty. They must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to the care of patients and the public, whilst also possessing the ability to ensure robust clinical operational demands are met.

In return we can offer the opportunity to work with a nationally regarded, multi professional team who put patients first, always strive to improve care for patients and pride themselves on their teamwork. The unit offers the opportunity to actively participate in Critical Care issues at Trust, National and International level.

The complex cardiac case mix of elective pathways and emergencies, plus a commitment to role model development in a visionary manner makes this an excellent opportunity. Your professional and clinical development is important to us, and we are committed to supporting you to achieve your goals.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge, And Experience

Essential criteria

• 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
• Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
• Degree or working towards
• Completion of appropriate specialty Course
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice.  Supporting a range of learners in practice  Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
• Evidence of clinical leadership ability
• Proven management experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Management Course (or equivalent)
• Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor
• Evidence of staff development and succession planning
• Broad range of post registration experience
• Experience of report writing
  
  

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together