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 an experienced paediatric intensive care staff nurse ready for a new challenge? Would you like to work for an innovative forward-thinking hospital? Every patient is special to us, which means every nurse who cares for them must be too.

We are a 14 bedded tertiary unit offering multiple specialities, an onsite regional retrieval service and a nurse led ECMO service. A significant part of our work is cardiac surgery as we are the cardiac surgical centre for Thames Valley and the Wessex region. We are part of Southampton's Children's Hospital which is a 115 bedded hospital catering for both local and regional children from the Wessex Region including the Channel Islands. Specialities include Cardiac, Renal, Neuro and Trauma.

We are looking for highly motivated colleagues with a Paediatric Intensive Care qualification who have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit. We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team who pride ourselves in offering opportunities for continued career development.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for assisting the Senior Sister /Charge Nurse in the management of the ward over a 24-hour period, ensuring high standards of care are maintained using available resources.

To act as team leader in the supervision of the professional work of nursing staff at Band 5 and below, exercising good leadership and control.

Work as part of the larger multi professional team within the Children's Hospital ensuring professional and sound communication when liaising around management of admissions and discharges.

The role requires a flexible working pattern that covers a range of day shifts and night shifts.

Act as a clinical expert and bedside educator ensuring ongoing development of junior staff that is reflective in achieving excellence.

Take charge of the unit ensuring safe and appropriate allocation of staff to reflect the clinical demand.

Must be able to evidence a certified Paediatric Intensive Care qualification and experience of nursing children with congenital cardiac defects is essential.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• 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

• 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

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Microsoft Office skills
• Communication
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving
• Delegation
• Leadership
• Motivational
• Teamwork
• General IT skills
• Prioritisation
• Working under pressure

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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