Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-SNM140726
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- T&O Ward F4 Elective
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Closing
- 06/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 11/08/2026
Employer heading
Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 6
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 looking for strong leaders and highly motivated Sister/Charge nurses with excellent communication skills with a real passion for nursing to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic, specialist 18-bedded elective orthopaedic ward (F4).
F4 caters to hip, knee, shoulder and other types of upper and lower limb replacements including complex revision surgeries. It also uses an enhanced recovery pathway for elective patients, which is supported by an elective nurse practitioner.
As F4 is an elective ward, there is a fast turnover and rehabilitation of patients. Our length of patient stay has an average of 3-4 days. You’ll also be given a chance to care for people who have PCA’s, epidural and local infusions post-operatively. Training is readily available for you to access, for example, trauma & orthopaedic course, trauma awareness days, among others, specific to orthopaedics.
The varied and complex case mix plus a commitment to role development in a visionary manner makes this an excellent opportunity.
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.
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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, recognising 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be educated to a degree level with evidence of on-going education and 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.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jeanne Hiponia
- Job title
- Ward Lead- F4
- Email address
- [email protected]
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