Job summary
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
Did you know Southampton has it's own 115 bedded children's hospital offering paediatric services for Children in the Wessex Region and the channel islands.As part of Southampton Children's Hospital, we on the Paediatric Medical ward, a regional 18 bedded acute medical unit are looking to recruit band 6 sisters with Permanent and secondment opportunities available. If you are looking for a new experience, are ready to take the next step into leadership and want to support our amazing staff, patients and relatives then this is the job for you!You will be fully supported in gaining new and improving leaderships skills from the ward management team and matrons alike.For more information please feel free to take a look at the Southampton Children's Hospital Website.
About us
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Your ResponsibilitiesWhat youll doWorking with the Ward Manager youll be responsible for: Supervising the professional work of nursing staff on the ward Encouraging effective working relationships Providing good leadership and support to staff on the ward Participating in supporting the ward manager in their absence ensuring all leave of absence is recorded correctly.What were looking forWed love to hear from childrens nurses with experience of working in a leadership capacity, who can evidence ongoing education and qualifications appropriate to this speciality. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to patient care and the public, as well as the ability to meet robust clinical operational demands.As well as the relevant NMC registration and evidence of proven clinical ability in paediatric nursing, were looking for: Evidence of on-going personal development Proven management experience Good planning and organisation skills Excellent communication skills Be supportive and motivate a team to provide safe care of the highest quality to all our patients and their relatives.The Childrens Hospital offers fantastic training and development opportunities, giving you the best possible platform to achieve the career you want. Applicants should have post qualifying experience in a relevant specialty which includes working in an acute paediatric environment. The applicant will be expected to show good co-ordination and leadership skills participating in ward rounds attending HUDDLEs and supporting staff. The flexibility to work the full range of shift patterns within a 24 hour period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your ResponsibilitiesWhat youll doWorking with the Ward Manager youll be responsible for: Supervising the professional work of nursing staff on the ward Encouraging effective working relationships Providing good leadership and support to staff on the ward Participating in supporting the ward manager in their absence ensuring all leave of absence is recorded correctly.What were looking forWed love to hear from childrens nurses with experience of working in a leadership capacity, who can evidence ongoing education and qualifications appropriate to this speciality. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to patient care and the public, as well as the ability to meet robust clinical operational demands.As well as the relevant NMC registration and evidence of proven clinical ability in paediatric nursing, were looking for: Evidence of on-going personal development Proven management experience Good planning and organisation skills Excellent communication skills Be supportive and motivate a team to provide safe care of the highest quality to all our patients and their relatives.The Childrens Hospital offers fantastic training and development opportunities, giving you the best possible platform to achieve the career you want. Applicants should have post qualifying experience in a relevant specialty which includes working in an acute paediatric environment. The applicant will be expected to show good co-ordination and leadership skills participating in ward rounds attending HUDDLEs and supporting staff. The flexibility to work the full range of shift patterns within a 24 hour period.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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).
