Senior Sister - Children's Emergency Department (CED)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

The post holder will be working alongside the matron and other senior sisters to ensure excellent clinical standards and care are maintained. This team 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 the line management and development of the nursing team. You will ensure the smooth running of the department, leading by example, 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. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR: The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal skills and show clinical leadership experience with a passion for emergency care nursing. They will be educated to a degree level with evidence of on-going education and qualifications pertinent to this specialty. 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. In return we can offer the opportunity to work with a nationally regarded, multi professional team who put patients first, always strive to improve care for patients and pride themselves on their teamwork. As a Major Trauma Centre, we are providing an excellent level of care for both adults and children; through examining how we provide major trauma care we seek to constantly improve. The department has a reputation for innovation and is increasingly recognized for its clinical academic work in emergency care. Your professional and clinical development is important to us, and we are committed to supporting you to achieve your goals. The Emergency Department is a 24-hour service, a degree of flexibility will be required to meet service requirements. 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.

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