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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Band 7 Senior Sister / Charge Nurse to join the Cardiac High Dependency Unit within the Cardiovascular and Thoracic (CV&T) care group.
If you are an excellent team leader with experience of leading teams and supporting change, committed to helping us to shape the future of Cardiac nursing, we’d love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE TEAM
CHDU is a 20-bedded cardiac high dependency unit. The unit caters for mixed speciality adult patients including cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease, thoracic and cardiology patients requiring specialist high dependency care. You will join our friendly and dedicated CHDU team, within a care group which has a local, national and international reputation for delivering expert cardiothoracic care to our patients. Clinical expertise is at the forefront of making sure that patients have the best clinical outcome and receive care that is current and evidence based. The CV&T care group at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust leads the way for adult cardiac patients in:
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
- Complex electrophysiological treatments
- Heart failure
- Congenital
- Cardiac Surgery
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to promote the delivery of a high standard of patient-centred care. With the support of the Matron you will analyse, monitor and implement actions that ensure the service delivery is safe and effective in line with the Trust values.
You will be responsible for the daily operational management and service delivery process within the department, along with the line management and development of the nursing team. You will ensure the smooth running of the unit, working as a key decision maker alongside the multi professional team, leading on aspects of clinical care and focusing on patient safety, experience and quality assurance frameworks.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be educated to a degree level with evidence of on-going education. They must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to the care of patients and the public, whilst also possessing the ability to ensure robust clinical operational demands are met.
The varied and complex case mix plus a commitment to role development in a visionary manner makes this an excellent opportunity.
Person specification
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 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
- Relevant clinical courses
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of; Supporting a range of learners in practice Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
Desirable
- Management Course (or equivalent)
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Evidence of clinical leadership ability
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of staff development and succession planning
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse (Cardiac High Dependency Unit) with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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