Job summary
- Main area
- Child Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-SNM090226
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Closing
- 25/02/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/03/2026
Employer heading
Ward Sister
Band 6
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
G4 has an exiting opportunity for a ward sister to come and join us. G4 is an 17-bedded regional surgical, urological and nephrology ward, specialising in a whole range of surgical, urology and nephrology conditions including renal dialysis, tumour resection, major bladder and bowel surgery.
We treat children from birth up to 18 years old. G4 includes a paediatric haemodialysis unit - a rotation is offered to staff to learn this specialist skill.
You will be fully supported in gaining new and improving leaderships skills from the ward management team and matrons alike.
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 wellbeing 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
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.
We’d love to hear from children’s nurses who are looking to gain experience of working in a leadership capacity, which can evidence ongoing education and experience 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 someone who wants to gain experience in:
Supervision and management
Planning and organisation skills
Extending their communication skills
Being supportive and motivating 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. G4SUN has dedicated Clinical Facilitators to support staff as well as supporting staff development through opportunities to gain speciality skills in areas such as nephrology, urology and general surgery.
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 some ability in co-ordination and leadership skills participating including ward rounds, attending HUDDLE’s and supporting staff. The flexibility to work the full range of shift patterns within a 24 hour shift pattern is essential.
We can offer you further training in many specialist areas, as well as mentoring and supervision. All our members of staff receive comprehensive corporate and local inductions, and we will work with you to help you achieve and maintain the healthcare career you aspire to.
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
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
- Appraisal skills
- Some insight into budget management
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katharine Ansell
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381205217
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