Sister / Charge Nurse Emergency Department

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

The Emergency Department Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is looking for B6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the department on a 6 month secondment.

The ED is a major trauma centre providing care to patients requiring a variety of services including major trauma, majors’ assessment and treatment area and minor injuries. The department also has an enhanced care suite dedicated to those patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The ED prides itself on delivering high quality patient centred care in a fast-paced environment.

The ED is an exciting place to work, great teamwork and multi-disciplinary working ensures that all new starters are made to feel supported and welcome. As you progress through your induction a vast array of learning opportunities are available such as triage competency, suturing, dementia champion, ALS, cannulation and venesection and trauma ILS.

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

As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be working alongside a dedicated and supportive team, to demonstrate clinical expertise and act as role model within the Emergency Department.

You will be providing support and play a key part in supervising the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.

You will contribute to the effective appraisal, development and recruitment of nurses.

You will assist the senior sisters/charge nurses to ensure the highest delivery of care to patients.

The Emergency Department operates 24/7, so some flexibility will be required to meet service needs.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• 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, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
• Ward management/management of areas in ED 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
• Able to clinically prioritise patients using the Manchester Triage System
• Have completed Immediate Life Support and Paediatric Life support courses as a minimum
  
  

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
• insight into budget management