FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the Adult Emergency Department.
What are the types of contracts available for this role?
There are fixed-term/secondment contracts available for 9 and 11 months, and candidates can work either full-time or part-time hours.
What types of patients does the Emergency Department care for?
The Emergency Department cares for patients requiring a variety of services including major trauma, majors assessment and treatment, minor injuries, and has an enhanced care suite for patients experiencing mental health crises.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must be a 1st Level Registered Nurse on the relevant part of the NMC Register, have a recognised mentorship qualification, a degree or be working towards one, and have completed an appropriate specialty course.
Is previous leadership experience required for applicants?
Yes, candidates must demonstrate clinical leadership experience as well as proven management experience.
What ongoing professional development opportunities are available?
The trust offers various learning and development opportunities, including triage competency, suturing, dementia champion training, ALS, cannulation, venesection, and trauma ILS.
Are there flexible working hours available?
Yes, the trust is open to discussing flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the candidate and the service.
What is the location of the job?
The job is located in Southampton, which offers a desirable living environment on the south coast of England.
What are the benefits of working for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust?
Benefits include access to NHS discounts, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for career development.
What is the primary focus of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse role?
The primary focus is to promote high standards of patient-centered care, ensuring safe and effective service delivery, and managing the nursing team within the department.