Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse -Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 April 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse to join us in a senior role within our progressive and forward thinking department. The candidate must have a knowledge and interest in Cardiology.

The successful applicant will work alongside senior nursing and medical staff to ensure a high standard of clinical care is delivered and that our team of enthusiastic and skilled nursing staff receive appropriate education and professional development.

You will need:

Recent cardiology experience as a Band 5
Post registration qualification or experience Cardiac care
Degree level education (or a commitment to work towards)

The successful applicant will be a good communicator, provide a high standard of clinical skills, and be keen to help drive and influence innovative practice within isolation nursing.

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.

Main duties of the job

To act as team leader taking responsibility for the organisation and day to day management of a team of nurses.

To effectively lead and be responsible for the ward team and clinical care carried out in a designated area in absence of and in conjunction with the Ward Manager.

To lead in designated area/s in close liaison with the Ward Manager, Matrons and the Practice Development Team to provide the highest quality of assessment and evaluated care required to support each patient in their care pathway.

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-Med-7037675

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

1ST Level Registration.
3 Years experience within speciality / acute care area
Mentorship module/Preceptor training
Evidence of leadership qualities.
ILS / ALS trained

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Management qualification
Leadership course
Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality

Experience

Desirable

Management experience

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

1ST Level Registration.
3 Years experience within speciality / acute care area
Mentorship module/Preceptor training
Evidence of leadership qualities.
ILS / ALS trained

Desirable

Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Management qualification
Leadership course
Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality

Experience

Desirable

Management experience

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Evidence of continuing professional development.

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.