Paediatric Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary
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
Bursledon House is a unique specialist unit within Southampton Children's Hospital, providing care and support for children and young people with complex health needs.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team.

This is more than a nursing role. It is an opportunity to lead a team that helps children achieve their potential, supports families through challenging journeys, and delivers truly child-centred care in a welcoming and therapeutic environment.

Why Bursledon House?
At Bursledon House, we care for children and young people with long-term and complex conditions, working closely with families, therapists, educators and community partners to provide holistic, individualised care.

As a senior nurse, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, shape patient experience, and help deliver outstanding outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children in our region.

About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Details
Date posted
05 August 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
Part-time

Reference number
188-SNM040826

Job locations
CHI Bursledon House
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The successful candidate must enjoy being outside and providing the children with opportunities to play, explore and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and coordinating clinical care within the unit
• Supporting and developing a skilled multidisciplinary team
• Promoting high standards of safety, quality and family-centred care
• Acting as a role model for compassionate leadership and professional practice
• Contributing to service improvement and innovation

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a Registered Children's Nurse with significant paediatric experience
• Has strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Is passionate about supporting children with complex health needs
• Thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Is committed to delivering exceptional care and developing others

What we can offer:

• A unique and rewarding specialist paediatric environment
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Access to specialist training and education
• A supportive and experienced team culture
• The chance to positively impact children and families every day

If you are an ambitious paediatric nurse ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

Join Bursledon House and help us provide outstanding care, life-changing opportunities and brighter futures for children and young people with complex needs.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

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

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 and Behaviours
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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address
CHI Bursledon House
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Sister
Lisa Devine
lisa.devine@uhs.nhs.uk

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.