Sister / Charge Nurse - ED | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be working alongside a dedicated and supportive team, to demonstrate clinical expertise and act as role model within the Emergency Department.

You will be providing support and play a key part in supervising the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.

You will contribute to the effective appraisal, development and recruitment of nurses.

You will assist the senior sisters/charge nurses to ensure the highest delivery of care to patients.

The Emergency Department operates 24/7, so some flexibility will be required to meet service needs.

There has never been a better time to join the Emergency Department Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We have vacancies for B6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the department on a permanent basis.

The ED is a major trauma centre providing care to patients requiring a variety of services including major trauma, majors' assessment and treatment area and minor injuries. The department also has an enhanced care suite dedicated to those patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The ED prides itself on delivering high quality patient centred care in a fast-paced environment.

The ED is an exciting place to work, great teamwork and multi-disciplinary working ensures that all new starters are made to feel supported and welcome. As you progress through your induction a vast array of learning opportunities are available such as triage competency, suturing, dementia champion, ALS, cannulation and venesection and trauma ILS.

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.