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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 2236, Registered children’s nurses. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Job Title: Sister / Charge Nurse - Children's Emergency Department (CED)Contract type: Permanent/ Fixed term or secondment

Fixed Term Contract End Date: December 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity Cover

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of application.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for an enthusiastic and committed Registered Nurse to join our team as a Sister/Charge Nurse in the Children's Emergency Department.We have permanent part-time and full-time positions available, as well as a 22.5-hour-per-week part-time post offered on a 12-month fixed-term or secondment basis.

Within a large teaching hospital, we're also the regional children's major trauma centre. The purpose build service is a standalone department offering the following facilities - an 11-trolley acute illness and injury service, a safe room, eight bedded children short stay, children's X-ray within the service, a treatment/procedural room.

Our teams are enthusiastic, innovative, well-motivated and dedicated to high standards of care. We are keen to support, invest and challenge you within our supportive environment to develop you both clinically and professionally.

If you are a confident, well-organised, strong and a visible leader who thrives in a busy and diverse clinical environment then we would like to hear from you.

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

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £39,959 to £48,117 per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-SNM081126

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you'll do

To act as a role model to nursing staff, encouraging effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team, working with a common philosophy.
To supervise the professional work of nursing staff and exercise good leadership skills.
To maintain competence and knowledge within area of specialism, initiating changes benefiting the standard of care to patients and encouraging staff to do the same.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring any changes are communicated to the relevant parties.

What we're looking for

We are seeking to employ a band 6 childrens nurse with urgent care experience. Our service has a friendly and dynamic team and works in this fast-paced environment. If you are a motivated, passionate, committed, and enthusiastic team player keen to join the senior nursing team this is a role for you.
The department has a reputation for innovation and development and welcomes new ideas. We offer excellent learning opportunities to support your commitment to your professional development and that of others.
Children's Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
Successful completion of a post-registration course within relevant specialty, with demonstratable post-qualification experience following course completion

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

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
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

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

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.