Ward Leader -Piam Brown
Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At4/19/2026
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Description
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 please to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a 6 month post as Ward Leader for Piam Brown Unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Piam Brown is a tertiary oncology unit providing extensive treatment and care to children locally as well as regionally. Our unit includes a day ward and an inpatient ward as well as a clinical nurse specialist team.
The successful candidate will be offered fantastic training and development within oncology and within the wider child health leadership team, this will give you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want.
Paediatric and adult trained Nurses will be consided.
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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.
Responsibilities
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 please to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a 6 month post as Ward Leader for Piam Brown Unit at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Piam Brown is a tertiary oncology unit providing extensive treatment and care to children locally as well as regionally. Our unit includes a day ward and an inpatient ward as well as a clinical nurse specialist team.
The successful candidate will be offered fantastic training and development within oncology and within the wider child health leadership team, this will give you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want.
Paediatric and adult trained Nurses will be consided.
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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.
Responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will have expert clinical skills, be able to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service and have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge, And Experience
Essential criteria
- Provide professional nursing leadership at ward level and work with the Matron to enhance nursing practice and strategy.
- To work in partnership with the Lead Clinician and ensure accountability for the delivery of the quality performance agenda.
- Manage the ward and be responsible for ensuring 24-hour cover for the services provided and skill mix required.
- Undertake nursing bleep holding responsibilities within designated area
The successful candidate will have expert clinical skills, be able to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service and have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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
- 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
- Broad range of post registration experience
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together