Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- SNM180126
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £38,682.00- £46,580.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata)
- Closing
- 03/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Sister/Charge nurse (GICU)
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
GICU are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focussed, friendly and enthusiastic individual, as part of our expanding service.
This post requires the individual to cover the full range of shifts (nights and days) and have flexibility to cover any day of the week.
If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment and you are looking for a position which will challenge and stretch you then this is the post for you.
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, 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 responsibilities
You will need to have:
First level Registered Nurse
A Critical Care qualification
Evidence of supporting learners in practice experience.
Evidence of management experience
Clinical and Leadership Ability
Up to date experience of working in a Critical Care setting
Good interpersonal, communication skills
The successful candidate will be required to:
To take charge of the Unit on a regular basis in the absence of a senior nurse
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, providing support to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To lead, motivate and supervise the professional work of nursing staff at Band 5 and below, exercising good leadership and control.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
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
- Sally Smith
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381206118
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