Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job Overview

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

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job.

We are offering multiple secondment / fixed term opportunities for an oncology sister/charge nurse who wishes to build on their existing experience, management and clinical skills on the Paediatric Oncology Ward (Piam Brown Unit) at Southampton Children’s Hospital.

We are looking for someone who has excellent leadership skills and is prepared to support the day to day running of the ward, ensuring high standards of care appropriate to the child/young person are maintained.

Piam Brown Unit is the Principle Treatment Centre for Paediatric Oncology in the South of England.

The unit has 12 inpatient beds and a day unit within the Children’s Hospital. We care for patients from 0-16.

The day unit operates 8-6 Mon-Fri and works closely with the in‑patient ward to ensure smooth patient movement through the unit.

We work very closely with our colleagues across the region.

The unit is a MASCC‑Designated centre of excellence in Supportive Care in Cancer, one of only 2 centres in the UK.

• Participate in the checking and administration of intravenous drugs.
• Participate in the checking and administration of intravenous chemotherapy.
• Give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients’ condition, and reporting them to the relevant health care professional.
• Work and liaise with medical staff and other members of the health care team locally & regionally to ensure that treatments are carried out within agreed policies.
• Co‑ordinate the running of the ward alongside existing band 6 colleagues and senior sister.

• RSCN/RN Child Branch qualification.
• Previous experience of working in Paediatric oncology.
• You will need to be competent in the administration of intravenous therapy.
• You will need to be competent in the administration of chemotherapy.

Essential criteria

• 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
• Experience in an acute hospital setting

Desirable criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together