Senior Sister - Children's Emergency Department (CED)
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton, SO16 6YDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 September 2026
14 days leftJob description
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust(please change whereappropriate e.g.Health Innovation Wessex (HIW) etc)is delighted to offer a fan...
The Paediatric Senior Sister plays a pivotal leadership role within our busy Children's Emergency Department (CED) workforce at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed registered nurse to join our team as a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Within a large teaching hospital, we're also the regional children's major trauma centre. The purpose-built service is a standalone department offering an 11-cubicle acute illness and injury service, a safe room, eight bedded children short stay, children's X-ray within the service and a treatment/procedural room.
The adult and children's emergency departments maintain strong links between the two services combining training courses and leadership where beneficial to both teams.
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. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Essential
- 1st Level Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC Register
- Recognised mentorship qualification and experience as a Sign Off mentor
- Degree or working towards
- Completion of appropriate specialty Course
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. ?Supporting a range of learners in practice ?Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive experience in specialty to include considerable experience at Band 6 level
- Evidence of clinical leadership ability
- Proven management experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of utilising evidence in practice
- Expert clinical skills
Desirable
- Management Course (or equivalent)
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor
- Evidence of staff development and succession planning
- Broad range of post registration experience
- Experience of report writing
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential: - Patients First; - Always Improving; - Working Together
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Provenance
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First seen
11 September 2026
Last checked
11 September 2026
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