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 An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Adult cardiac ward (E3 Blue) within the Cardiovascular and Thoracic care group. If you are an excellent team leader with experience of leading teams and supporting change, committed to helping us to shape the future of Cardiac nursing, we’d love to hear from you. As one of the largest Clinical Care Groups within University Hospital Southampton (UHS) there are numerous opportunities for development within the Cardiothoracic speciality. Everyone has the ability to contribute to the development of the service and your ideas about how the service can be improved or redesigned are always welcome. About The Team E3 Blue – Is a regional provider of adult Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. It is a team with a combined leadership of Ward E3 Green who has a similar specialist focus. They take patients directly from Cardiac High Dependency (CHDU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Our ward ethos is: ‘We pledge to care for you, the patient, as we would want our relatives to be cared for. We will treat you as an individual and aim to reach the best possible outcome for you. We will achieve this by working together, involving you and your loved ones in decisions that are made and by using the expertise of other members of the multidisciplinary team as required. We will continue to strive to maintain our high standards of care by furthering the knowledge of our staff and listening to your concerns. You are at the heart of what we do.’ Working for our organisation 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. What You’ll Do Detailed job description and main responsibilities As a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to promote the delivery of a high standard of patient-centred care. With the support of the Matron you will analyse, monitor and implement actions that ensure the service delivery is safe and effective in line with the Trust values. You will be responsible for the daily operational management and service delivery process within the department, along with the line management and development of the nursing team. You will ensure the smooth running of the unit, working as a key decision maker alongside the multi professional team, leading on aspects of clinical care and focusing on patient safety, experience and quality assurance frameworks. What We’re Looking For The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be educated to a degree level with evidence of on-going education. They must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to the care of patients and the public, whilst also possessing the ability to ensure robust clinical operational demands are met. The varied and complex case mix plus a commitment to role development in a visionary manner makes this an excellent opportunity. Person specification Trust Values Essential criteria Patient First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, Knowledge, And Experience Essential criteria 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor Degree or working towards Completion of appropriate specialty Course Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Supporting a range of learners in practice Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level Evidence of clinical leadership ability Proven management experience Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of utilising evidence in practice Logical and consistent career pattern Expert clinical skills Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives Ability to work flexible hours and fulfil service requirements Desirable criteria Management Course (or equivalent) Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor Evidence of staff development and succession planning Broad range of post registration experience Experience of report writing