Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the senior nursing team on SRU as a Deputy Ward Manager on either a 6 month Secondment or permanent post . The Specialist Receiving Unit is an admissions area which accepts patients under the specialities of Oncology, Haematology, Renal and Infectious Diseases. The ward is a short stay unit with a fast turnover of patients, the candidate must be able to work in a busy and fast paced environment whilst co-ordinating the safe transfer of patients to base wards.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Deputy Ward Manager. You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment. You will also be required to support staff and take an active role in band 6 management duties.

Main duties of the job

You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment. You will also be required to support staff and take an active role in band 6 management duties.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward thinking team who puts quality care and patient experience at the forefront of clinical practice. SRU is a fast and busy environment that admits acutely unwell patients and this is a great opportunity for someone wishing to expand on their acute care skills. We pride ourselves on our Neutropenic Sepsis care and Acute Care Skills

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7131599

Job locations

City

Hucknall Rd

No

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist. He/she will be required to:

Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will act as Deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse Specialist. He/she will be required to:

Act as the deputy to the ward sister/charge nurse regularly taking charge of the unit and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintained at a high standard.

Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non-clinical governance

Person Specification

Registered nurse

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Desirable

  • any experience in the 4 area's covered by SRU

communication & relationships

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
Person Specification

Registered nurse

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Desirable

  • any experience in the 4 area's covered by SRU

communication & relationships

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions

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).

Additional information

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City

Hucknall Rd

No

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City

Hucknall Rd

No

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Charlie Hunter

charlotte.hunter18@nhs.net

01159691169

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7131599

Job locations

City

Hucknall Rd

No

NG5 1PB


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