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Job OverviewUniversity 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.This role is only available to internal staff to University Hospital Southampton.Main duties of the jobAMU are looking for a Sister / Charge Nurse to come and work with us.The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) at University Hospital Southampton is looking for an experienced Sister / Charge Nurse to join the team, this is a full time, 12 month secondment post.AMU is a very busy 54 bedded unit spread across five areas. We admit patients directly from the emergency department, Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) or GP, at their most unwell phase at any time of the day or night. We aim to treat our patients and either discharge them home within 48hrs of admission, or to move to a speciality ward within this time. This means no two days will be the same and our patients are always changing.Our teams are enthusiastic, innovative, well-motivated and dedicated to high standards of care. We are keen to support, invest and challenge you within our supportive environment to develop you both clinically and professionally.If you are a confident, well-organised, strong and a visible leader who thrives in a busy and diverse clinical environment then we would like to hear from you.Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.Working for our organisationUniversity 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.We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.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, recognizing 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 ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll doAs a band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse on AMU, you will regularly be nurse in charge (NIC) of the unit, ensuring that your effective leadership and communication skills drives high standards of patient-centred care from your team.You will be an approachable, pro-active and dedicated nurse with sound clinical skills. You will have relevant experience and have the confidence to challenge decisions where appropriate.You will be accountable to your band 7 senior sister team, supporting them in implementing new ideas and changes. You will also be involved in recruitment and retention and completing individual performance reviews for your team you are responsible for and helping your team achieve their goals.What we’re looking forWithin AMU there are many opportunities for development, with some exciting changes occurring and more just around the corner. If you feel that you are an enthusiastic, creative, hard-working, budding leader, then we want to hear from you.We are looking for individuals with a drive for high standards of care and a track record of leadership. You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent clinical and communication skills.We welcome applications from dual qualified adult/ mental health nurses and see AMU as a great environment to use your skills in both areas of nursing practice.Person specificationQualifications, Knowledge And ExperienceEssential criteriaQualifications, knowledge and experienceRegistered nurse on appropriate part of the registerSignificant post registration experience, including experience and knowledge within relevant specialityWard management/management of areas in ED experienceExperience in an acute hospital settingProvide evidence of supporting /managing a range of learners in practiceProvide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practiceHave completed Immediate Life Support and Paediatric Life support courses as a minimumDesirable criteriaExperience in handling adverse events and complaintsAppraisal skillsAct in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as neededTrust Values and BehavioursEssential criteriaPatients FirstAlways ImprovingWorking Together
