University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Southampton Children’s Hospital Education team and E1 Ocean Ward are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated nurse who is interested in providing clinical support and education within the clinical environment. This is a 1 year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We care for children from across the regional cardiac network and carry out surgical and interventional procedures here in Southampton.
You will work alongside our our friendly, supportive education and nursing teams to facilitate learning and practice development of registered and non registered staff and students working on this specialist ward. You will also be involved in the planning and delivery of our regional cardiac education programme.
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role ison-siteand the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us atinterviewabout the flexibility you need, and we will explorewhat’spossible for the role and service.
Your Responsibilities
What you’ll do
Working with the Ward Manager you’ll be responsible for:
• Supervising the professional work of nursing staff on the ward
• Encouraging effective working relationships
• Providing good leadership and support to staff on the ward
• Participating in supporting the ward manager in their absence ensuring all leave of absence is recorded correctly
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from children’s nurses with experience of working in a leadership capacity, who can evidence ongoing education and qualifications appropriate to this speciality. You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to patient care and the public, as well as the ability to meet robust clinical operational demands.
As well as the relevant NMC registration and evidence of proven clinical ability in paediatric nursing, we’re looking for:
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Proven management experience
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Be supportive and motivate a team to provide safe care of the highest quality to all our patients and their relatives.
The Children’s Hospital offers fantastic training and development opportunities, giving you the best possible platform to achieve the career you want.
Applicants should have post qualifying experience in a relevant specialty which includes working in an acute paediatric environment. The applicant will be expected to show good co-ordination and leadership skills participating in ward rounds attending HUDDLE’s and supporting staff. The flexibility to work the full range of shift patterns within a 24 hour
This advert closes on Friday 7 Feb 2025