Job overview
We currently have a Band 6 Sister Vacancy on Sophie Day assessment Unit. This is initially on a Fixed term basis, however is likely to become a permanent position.
Sophie’s Place on the Winchester site is an Ambulatory Care Unit where children, who require a specialist Paediatric Consultation, can be seen and assessed. These children are referred from GP’s, Emergency Department, Community Children’s nurses, School Nurses and Health Visitors.
Our band 6 team are crucial to providing supportive leadership and high quality care to our patients and families
Main duties of the job
Our band 6 team lead the day to day delivery of high quality care to children and young people with a range of clinical needs, including those with medical and surgical complaints. No two days are the same!
As a band 6, you would be responsible for the line management of a team of band 5 nurses and band 3 health care support workers. Alongside this, your team would be the lead on various elements of ward setup and safety, and for a number of clinical link roles. This allows all team members to have an input in constantly evaluating and developing our services
We actively provide our nurses with the opportunities to develop within our teams. Do you feel ready for career progression but wish to have support in developing your leadership skills. Are you an enthusiastic nurse who is able to foster inter-professional team working using excellent interpersonal and leadership skills?
We will provide and support you with clinical and management/leadership development for you to develop strong clinical paediatric skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about caring for children and their families then we would like to meet you.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would be happy to show you around
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to work and lead within a multidisciplinary team across an organisation
- Applies a good understanding of Equality & Diversity in all areas of work
- Clinical Skills appropriate to the relevant speciality
Desirable
- The ability to work at problems from a unique or different angle
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
- Understanding of Health Environment policies and legislation including Clinical, HR, E&D, Governance
- Evidence of significant post registration clinical work experience
Desirable
- Experience of project management for policy development or large scale projects
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional UK registration e.g. RSC, CHDip, NMCerbal
- Project management learning and/or development
- Formal training &/or experience in mentorship
Desirable
- Additional Post graduate learning in specialist field including masters degree or working towards
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This advert is for Deputy Sister Sophie's Place with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Hampshire County Hospital. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (occasional weekends). The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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