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. The ward treats 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.
The Children's Hospital offers fantastic training and development opportunities, giving you the best possible platform to achieve the career you want, and G4 has dedicated Clinical Facilitators to support staff., 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., 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., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
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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.

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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