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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse - T&O

Contract Type: Permanent

Main duties of the job

As part of our team, you will be a dynamic, highly motivated Sister/Charge nurse with a real passion for nursing to join our Brooke Wards management team. The role requires a close working relationship with the multi-professional team to ensure that evidenced based quality care is delivered with compassion to every patient. If you are dedicated and passionate about providing fantastic patient care then this ward will give you great job satisfaction as you prepare patients for discharge or ongoing therapy.

Brooke is an 18 bedded Trauma & Orthopaedics/Orthogeriatric step-down ward that works closely with the therapy team, the discharge bureau and the community team to facilitate discharge based at Princess Anne Hospital.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be educated to a degree level with evidence of on-going education. They must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to the care of patients and the public, whilst also possessing the ability to ensure robust clinical operational demands are met. The varied and complex case mix plus a commitment to role development in a visionary manner makes this an excellent opportunity.

About us

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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Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum - Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-SNM031126

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include promoting the delivery of a high standard of patient-centred care. With the support of the matron you will analyse, monitor and implement actions that ensure the service delivery is safe and effective in line with the Trust values.

You will be responsible for the daily operational management and service delivery process within the department, along with line management and development of the nursing team. You will ensure the smooth running of the unit, working as a key decision maker alongside the multi professional team, leading on aspects of clinical care and focusing on patient safety, experience and quality assurance frameworks.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

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
Ability to demonstrate clinical decision making and judgement
Commitment to the post and Care Group responsibilities
Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

Experience in handling adverse events and complaints
Appraisal skills
Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
Some insight into budget management

Trust Values

Essential

Patient First
Working Together
Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.