Ward Sister Full Time NEW

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.Main duties of the jobWe are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Sister to join the Division A Theatres team at Lymington and New Forest Hospital, within Knightwood Ward at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This role is offered as either a permanent full‑time position or a 12‑month secondment opportunity full-time, part-time role can be considered as long as it meets the need of the service.The Band 6 Ward Sister provides clinical and professional leadership to the ward team, supporting the delivery of safe, high‑quality, and compassionate patient care. This role is central to coordinating day‑to‑day ward activity, supporting staff development, and ensuring care is delivered in line with Trust values, policies, and standards.The postholder will positively impact patient outcomes by promoting best practice, maintaining clinical governance, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives that support organisational objectives, patient safety, and experience.The Ward Sister reports to the Ward Manager/Matron and works closely with the multidisciplinary team, including medical staff, allied health professionals, and operational colleagues, to ensure effective and coordinated care delivery.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.ResponsibilitiesDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesIn this role you will support the Senior Sister in the operational and clinical leadership of the ward/unit, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality patient care.Your Key Responsibilities Will IncludeSupporting the Senior Sister in the management of the ward/unit, ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained across a 24-hour service.Acting as a clinical role model, providing leadership, supervision and support to nursing and support staff.Planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, ensuring clear communication with the multidisciplinary team and patients’ families.Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety and infection prevention, ensuring Trust policies and professional standards are followed.Supporting staff development by acting as a mentor for new staff, learners and students, helping to create a positive learning environment.Assisting with ward management responsibilities, including rota coordination, incident management, recruitment and participation in staff appraisal processes.Acting up for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse when required and contributing to the coordination of ward activities.What Experience And Skills You’ll NeedTo succeed in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate:Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and a commitment to maintaining professional standards of practice.Experience working in a clinical environment within your specialty, with the ability to demonstrate sound clinical judgement.Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support a multidisciplinary team.Experience supporting staff development, mentoring learners or supervising junior staff.A commitment to delivering patient-centred care, promoting safety, and continuously improving services.Additional informationThis role may require participation in shift work to support a 12-hour service.The post holder will be required to follow Trust policies relating to infection prevention, safeguarding, confidentiality and health & safety.Successful applicants will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks, including professional registration verification.Person specificationQualifications, Knowledge And ExperienceEssential criteriaQualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)Registered nurse on appropriate part of the registerSignificant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant specialityWard management experienceKnowledge of current issues within acute Health ServiceExperience in an acute hospital settingProvide evidence of supporting / managing a range of learners in practiceProvide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practiceAbility to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgementCommitment to the post and Care Group responsibilitiesCommitment to continuing professional developmentDesirable criteriaExperience in handling adverse events and complaintsAppraisal skillsAct in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as neededSome insight into budget managementSkills and competenciesEssential criteriaMicrosoft Office skillsCommunicationSelf-motivatedProblem solvingDelegationLeadershipMotivationalTeamworkPrioritisationGeneral IT skillsTrust ValuesEssential criteriaPatients FirstAlways ImprovingWorking Together