Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 to £44,962 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing date
- 23 Oct 2024
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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and dynamic nurse to join the Managed Care team as a charge nurse. Our service offers the opportunity to work and develop in a supportive and friendly nurse led environment.
Managed Care Unit is a medical nurse led treatment centre which offers biologic treatments and other medical infusions to patients with autoimmune and long-term medical conditions. We administer Iron infusions, blood transfusions and monitor patients with chronic anaemia
Non oncology Cyclophosphamide treatments are also administered to patients with chronic auto immune conditions.
Service Ethos: To provide exceptional patient centred quality care, constantly seek to improve the lives of our patients through excellence, compassion, respect and team work.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an individual who is passionate, caring, compassionate, takes initiative, who is innovative and enthusiastic. We would like an excellent leader with experience of leading teams and with the ability to help shape a new service for the future.
You will work in a busy nurse led environment taking charge of the unit, supervising and supporting other staff. You will act as a role model, demonstrating clinical expertise and assisting in the day to day management and organisation of the service.
You will be responsible for the overall smooth running and flow of the unit ensuring the timely treatment of patients.
You will assess and escalate deteriorating patients to the appropriate teams and ensure that patients are treated promptly when experiencing adverse drug reactions.
Working in a large multidisciplinary team within specialist medicine, you will be required to have excellent communication skills.
We operate during the day from 07:30-20:00 hours on a shift pattern of early shift 07:30-15:30 and late shift 12:00-20:00. Monday to Friday .
We are closed on weekends and bank holidays.
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section: Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
Desirable
Trust Values
Essential
Skills and competencies
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
188-SNM151024
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and dynamic nurse to join the Managed Care team as a charge nurse. Our service offers the opportunity to work and develop in a supportive and friendly nurse led environment.
Managed Care Unit is a medical nurse led treatment centre which offers biologic treatments and other medical infusions to patients with autoimmune and long-term medical conditions. We administer Iron infusions, blood transfusions and monitor patients with chronic anaemia
Non oncology Cyclophosphamide treatments are also administered to patients with chronic auto immune conditions.
Service Ethos: To provide exceptional patient centred quality care, constantly seek to improve the lives of our patients through excellence, compassion, respect and team work.
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.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an individual who is passionate, caring, compassionate, takes initiative, who is innovative and enthusiastic. We would like an excellent leader with experience of leading teams and with the ability to help shape a new service for the future.
You will work in a busy nurse led environment taking charge of the unit, supervising and supporting other staff. You will act as a role model, demonstrating clinical expertise and assisting in the day to day management and organisation of the service.
You will be responsible for the overall smooth running and flow of the unit ensuring the timely treatment of patients.
You will assess and escalate deteriorating patients to the appropriate teams and ensure that patients are treated promptly when experiencing adverse drug reactions.
Working in a large multidisciplinary team within specialist medicine, you will be required to have excellent communication skills.
We operate during the day from 07:30-20:00 hours on a shift pattern of early shift 07:30-15:30 and late shift 12:00-20:00. Monday to Friday .
We are closed on weekends and bank holidays.
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section: Job Description.
Person Specification
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
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
SO16 6YD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
188-SNM151024
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