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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
An exciting opportunity has become available in our Eye Short Stay Unit for a Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse position.
Eye Short Stay Unit is a 24/7 Unit, providing pre and post operative care to elective and emergency ophthalmic surgical patients, and host 4 inpatient beds. In an exciting new development for the service, we now provide out of hours ophthalmic emergency care overnight. We require the successful candidate to work flexibly including days and nights, weekends and bank holidays to meet service demand.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates great professionalism, shows developing leadership skills and a desire to be a part of innovation and emerging pathways and process. The right candidate will be integral to the growth of the team and the service. You will be a clinical role model and support the senior team in a managerial role, undertaking probations, IPRs, roster and HR related tasks.
Eye Short Stay Unit is a dynamic department that continues to change and develop. This requires the successful applicant to be flexible, forward thinking and able to motivate your peers. The ability to supervise, teach and empower staff is crucial to this role. You will be a visible and accountable presence to whom staff, patients and their families can turn to for expert leadership, advice and support.
Ophthalmic experience is not required, as training can be provided. We would highly recommend an informal visit before applying.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We require the successful candidate to work flexibly including days and nights, weekends and bank holidays to meet service demand.
Person specification
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Microsoft Office skills
- Communication
- Self-motivated
- Problem solving
- Delegation
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Teamwork
- General IT skills
- Prioritisation
- Working under pressure
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
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This advert is for Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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