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.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Senior sister/Senior charge nurse band 7 to join our specialist adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust. If you have an established track record of excellence in Critical Care as an experienced sister/charge nurse band 6, we’d love to hear from you!
You should be forward thinking and eager to further develop your clinical management skills and unique leadership style. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic and enjoy working as part of the MDT and existing senior nursing team to help us shape the future of CICU.
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, recognizing 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
What experience/skills are needed -
You will be required to provide a high standard of individualised patient care which has the Trust core values at its heart. You should be able to demonstrate the aptitude to work in highly pressurised situations with maturity, motivation and enthusiasm and be committed to working flexibly with the collaboration of an established team.
What you’ll do -
You will be receptive to change and committed to working collaboratively with the inter-professional team.
Responsibilities
You are responsible for day-to-day operational management of the unit using the four pillars of Advanced Practice (Health Education England Multi Professional Framework 2017):
1: Clinical Practice
2: Leadership and Management
3: Research
4: Education
You will participate in the provision of clinical leadership, supervision, and structured teaching for the multidisciplinary team to facilitate ongoing training and education.
This role is for a 24/7 service and includes day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / Training Required
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
- Relevant clinical courses
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of; Supporting a range of learners in practice Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable criteria
- Management Course (or equivalent)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience 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
- Logical and consistent career pattern
Desirable criteria
- Broad range of post registration experience
- Evidence of staff development and succession planning
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
Aptitudes And Skills Required
Essential criteria
- Expert clinical skills
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
- Ability to manage change
- IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
- Presentation skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of budgetary control
- Experience of report writing