Sister/Charge Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
HiveMind found a sponsorship-friendly statement in the source advert welcoming applicants who require a visa. Always confirm on the source before applying.
“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated senior band 5 or 6 nurse to join the eye emergency team. The role involves providing leadership, operational coordination, and clinical support to nursing, administrative, and multidisciplinary teams within the Eye Emergency department. The postholder will work alongside other sisters to ensure day-to-day operational effectiveness and help the service meet the 4-hour waiting time target for treatment. The service operates 7 days a week, 8am to 7pm, with usual shift patterns from 7:30am to 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays.
Key responsibilities
- Provide leadership, operational coordination and clinical support to nursing, administrative and multidisciplinary teams.
- Liaise with other departments within ophthalmology and the wider UHS organisation.
- Support the team and service to deliver the 4-hour waiting time for treatment target.
- Be responsible for the day to day operational effectiveness in eye emergency.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and delegate effectively.
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- 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 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
Full advert · preview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trustis delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Sister/Charge Nurse
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Fixed Term Contract End Date: April 2027
Purpose for Fixed Term: Secondment
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our eye emergency team.
You may not be an expert in ophthalmology but we are looking for a dynamic and motivated senior band 5 or 6 nurse who would like the opportunity for a leadership role within the Eye Emergency department.
This postholder will work alongside another junior sister and the senior sister of the department providing leadership, operational coordination and clinical support to our nursing, administrative and multidisciplinary team.
You will be liaising with other departments within ophthalmology as well as the wider UHS organisation and surrounding partners.
As a type 2 emergency department we have to adhere to the 4hour waiting time for treatment target and the band 6 sister supports the team and service to deliver this.
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 a
Join the community to read the full pack, responsibilities and person-specification in one place.
Your seat is reserved — activate it
CareerHive is included with your CareerHive Skool community membership. If you haven't claimed your account yet, join the community (or sign in with the same email you joined with) to unlock the full advert, the apply link, HiveMind AI interview & application suite, your private vault, and daily sponsorship alerts.