Nurse Team Leader

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
Are you looking for your next challenge in a rewarding, forward thinking environment? Ward E5 Lower GI ward within University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Charge Nurse/ Sister to join our established senior leadership team.

E5 Lower GI is an 18 bedded ward that gains enormous satisfaction in driving high standards of care for patients that have undergone pioneering surgery and thrives on the challenge to constantly improve their patient’s experience from admission to a successful discharge.

We are a proud spirited team who always put the patient first, building trusting relationships with our longer term patients and their families. The team utilise recovery pathways and include the best evidence which aims to optimise outcomes and improve patient’s experience. As a team, our aim is to empower patients to become partners in their care by giving them the information needed every step of the way.

The successful candidate will work within the senior team, oversee and manage their own team and will report to the ward leader and matron team.

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 well-being 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
As the successful candidate, your skills as a senior role model will be pivotal in supporting the personal and professional development of the ward nursing team with the support of your ward manager. You will ensure that quality agendas are being met, making certain that your team are delivering safe, effective, timely care in a caring and supportive way. The role makes certain care pathways for this patient group are delivered by a skilled workforce to sustain that positive patient experience.

We are looking for a person with a positive proactive leadership style, a team player who is passionate about developing staff so they in turn deliver a high standard of patient care.

You must have at least 18 months post qualifying experience in a relevant acute hospital speciality, with the aptitude and skill necessary to lead and motivate a team of nurses, working closely with the MDT. If you believe you have the dedication and inspiration along with the necessary skills that we are seeking, we would love to discuss this opportunity with you further.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

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
• Experience in an acute hospital setting

Desirable criteria

• Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
• Appraisal skills

Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together