University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Sister/Charge nurse
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Sister/Charge nurse
Job Details: Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) – Hamwic House Outpatient Department | University Hospital Southampton
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time position (plus 1-year maternity secondment) as a Sister/Charge Nurse in the Hamwic House Outpatient Department, one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK.
This opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic, motivated senior nurse eager to join a dynamic management team supporting cancer patients—including those undergoing SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapies), blood product transfusions, and advanced therapies such as PICC insertions.
About the Role
You will act as the senior clinical lead for Hamwic House, a busy outpatient department specialising in:
- Adult cancer treatment & supportive therapies
- SACT administration
- SACT coordination
- Phlebotomy & CVAD management
- PICC line insertions
- Oncology outpatient clinics
A key element of the role involves a 1-year secondment to support maternity leave, ensuring continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
Defining the core duties(including secondment requirements):
- Lead wandering ward rounds and ensure comprehensive bleep cover for cancer pathways, managing urgent clinical timelines.
- Act as cancer care bleep holder for Band 6 staffing levels, supporting other units when required.
- Oversee daily team coordination, ensuring safe staffing levels and effective communication between nurses, pharmacy, and SACT teams.
- Resolve complex patient care challenges with empathy, professionalism, and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Triage urgent issues under pressure while remaining compassionate and solution-focused.
- Mentor junior team members, fostering professional development.
- Manage outpatient scheduling, oversee staffing performance, and contribute to interpersonal review system (IPRS).
- Lead initiatives to improve workflow, patient safety, and quality care.
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Key expectations:
- Practical experience in SACT, IV therapy (incl. blood products), bladder insertion/care, keeping wards flowing professionally.
- Demonstrate skills in leadership, complaints resolution, and effective stress management.
As Sister/Charge Nurse:
✔ Coordinate complex patient admissions & workflow, liaising with Pharmacy & SACT teams.
✔ Ensure safe staffing adherence to [set standards for cancer care].
✔ Develop junior members’ clinical skills while upholding professional standards.
✔ Adhere to patient confidentiality, governance criteria.
Working with Us
University Hospital Southampton offers:
- A college-style NHS learning environment with career-development opportunities.
- Flexible benefits, including:
- Wellbeing & Worklife activities to support a balanced career.
- Study leave & CPD courses (e.g., leadership, HR processes).
- Location advantages: Proximity to London, New Forest, South Downs, & Jurassic Coast.
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Why Our Culture Values You
- Diversity & Inclusivity: We champion individuality and build teams where everyone feels *valued.
- A fair, anti-racist environment: We actively against discrimination to enhance patient care.
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Key Requirements
Qualifications & Knowledge
✅ Essential
- Qualified Nurse (Completion of Degree/Diploma, GNM/NMC eligibility).
- Registered nurse per UK [Nursing Standards].
- ≥3-year acute specialty experience, with competence in:
- SACT (treatment administration)
- Cascular access (IV Pompe & IV therapy)
- CVAD care & blood product administration.
- Ward/team management experience (e.g., supervision).
- Evidence of training peer-educating medical staff.
- commitment to continuing PDG (e.g.: Enhanced Practice roles, Grade 7 attempts).
✅ Desirable
- Audit member with prior experience in teaching junior nurses.
- Experience doing budget oversight of departments.
Skills & Competencies
⭐ All applicants must demonstrate:
- Critical thinking in patient care situations.
- Exceptional interpersonal/communication to distance stressors.
- Leadership(constant adaptability, delegation).
- Uphold "One-team" culture—support learners & motivate teams during crises.
Person Specification Summary
Qualified & Registered Nursing Background: ✔ Academic + Clinical credentials demonstrated.
Leadership/Management Readiness: ✔ Experience with SACT/chemotherapy protocols and IV therapy skills essential.
Empathy & Compassion: ✔ Experience resolving patient complaints effectively.
CPD Commitment: ✔ Open to leadership, HR & communication training.
Work Commitments: ✔ Able to handle shifting tides across outpatient/pical/chemotherapy teams.
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