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Job overview
University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us Job Title: Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse - Bursledon House Contract Type: Permanent Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Bursledon House is a unique specialist unit within Southampton Children’s Hospital, providing care and support for children and young people with complex health needs.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team.
This is more than a nursing role. It is an opportunity to lead a team that helps children achieve their potential, supports families through challenging journeys, and delivers truly child-centred care in a welcoming and therapeutic environment.
Why Bursledon House?
At Bursledon House, we care for children and young people with long-term and complex conditions, working closely with families, therapists, educators and community partners to provide holistic, individualised care.
As a senior nurse, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, shape patient experience, and help deliver outstanding outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children in our region.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate must enjoy being outside and providing the children with opportunities to play, explore and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading and coordinating clinical care within the unit
- Supporting and developing a skilled multidisciplinary team
- Promoting high standards of safety, quality and family-centred care
- Acting as a role model for compassionate leadership and professional practice
- Contributing to service improvement and innovation
We are looking for someone who:
✅ Is a Registered Children's Nurse with significant paediatric experience ✅ Has strong leadership and decision-making skills ✅ Is passionate about supporting children with complex health needs ✅ Thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment ✅ Is committed to delivering exceptional care and developing others
What we can offer:
✨ A unique and rewarding specialist paediatric environment ✨ Leadership and career development opportunities ✨ Access to specialist training and education ✨ A supportive and experienced team culture ✨ The chance to positively impact children and families every day
If you are an ambitious paediatric nurse ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.
Join Bursledon House and help us provide outstanding care, life-changing opportunities and brighter futures for children and young people with complex needs.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
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.
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This advert is for Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse - Bursledon House with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Nov 2026.
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