Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse

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Job summary

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Main duties of the job

This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System

Organisations within scope are as follows:

  • Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
  • Southern Health Foundation Trust
  • Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
  • University Hospital Southampton
  • Solent NHS Trust
  • South Central Ambulance Service
  • Isle of Wight NHS Trust
  • Hampshire Hospitals

Location: Fareham Dialysis Unit, 233A Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green,SO31 7DQ

Position Type: Permanent - Full time - 37.5 hours

Salary: Band 6 - Agenda for Change

Are you a motivated individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment, who aspires to deliver high quality, patient-centred care within a team of innovative professionals? If so, we would value you in our team!

As a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, you will contribute to the development of the ward team and support the Ward Manager in the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost-effective service and will be expected to deputise for the Ward Manager as required. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.

We have in house training courses, taught by our senior nurses/ACPs and practice development team. Further to this, you will have access to trust led training modules.

About us

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Details

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1334I

Job locations

Fareham Community Hospital, Brook Lane

Sarisbury Green

SO31 7DQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and set high standards of professional nursing care and maintain the delivery of quality care within the trust values, policies, protocols and guidelines.
  • Provide professional nursing leadership to staff within sphere of clinical responsibility. Lead and motivate staff by giving clear direction and setting achievable objectives.
  • Responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
  • Maintain a high visible presence within the clinical area ensuring that patients, visitors, healthcare staff and the multidisciplinary team, have access to senior staff at all times. Act as an effective professional role model and expert clinician.
  • With the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse contribute to the ward/department philosophy and models of care to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented. Ensure that all staff understand the significance of this philosophy to practice, monitoring its impact on the patient experience.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details:

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and set high standards of professional nursing care and maintain the delivery of quality care within the trust values, policies, protocols and guidelines.
  • Provide professional nursing leadership to staff within sphere of clinical responsibility. Lead and motivate staff by giving clear direction and setting achievable objectives.
  • Responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
  • Maintain a high visible presence within the clinical area ensuring that patients, visitors, healthcare staff and the multidisciplinary team, have access to senior staff at all times. Act as an effective professional role model and expert clinician.
  • With the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse contribute to the ward/department philosophy and models of care to ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented. Ensure that all staff understand the significance of this philosophy to practice, monitoring its impact on the patient experience.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current RN , registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
  • BSc Degree in relevant field (Desirable - Masters degree and evidence of working towards)
  • Post Reg. qualifications for specialty area
  • Leadership development programme
  • Teaching qualification /experience and accredited NMC before mentorship course
  • Evidence of team leadership and change management with relevant management/leadership course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development.
  • Managing recourses and contributing to departmental budget
  • Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current RN , registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
  • BSc Degree in relevant field (Desirable - Masters degree and evidence of working towards)
  • Post Reg. qualifications for specialty area
  • Leadership development programme
  • Teaching qualification /experience and accredited NMC before mentorship course
  • Evidence of team leadership and change management with relevant management/leadership course

Experience

Essential

  • Significant demonstrable experience within specialty with evidence of professional development.
  • Managing recourses and contributing to departmental budget
  • Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Fareham Community Hospital, Brook Lane

Sarisbury Green

SO31 7DQ


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Fareham Community Hospital, Brook Lane

Sarisbury Green

SO31 7DQ


Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Sharon Huggins

sharon.huggins@porthosp.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1334I

Job locations

Fareham Community Hospital, Brook Lane

Sarisbury Green

SO31 7DQ


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