Deputy Charge Nurse - Older Peoples SDEC

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Charge Nurse for Older Peoples SDEC at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The role requires coordinating patient flow and staff on a busy unit, with focus on safety, acute care and frailty management.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with NMC registration and relevant band 5 experience. Closing date is 09 November 2026 and interview is scheduled for 16 November 2026.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Experience at Band 5 level in relevant specialty.
• Deteriorating Adults Course completed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow, patient safety and staff on the SDEC unit.
• Provide high-quality care and support to acute patients.
• Lead and supervise team and liaise with MDT and ED teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Deteriorating Adults Course

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Charge Nurse - Older Peoples SDEC

The closing date is 09 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister for Older Peoples Same Day Emergency Care unit.

We are looking for a high calibre individual with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be motivated to develop professionally in a supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have staff nurse experience within an Acute setting or similar area and can display expertise in assessing patients.

Applicants need to be a Registered Nurse.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 16th November 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on this busy Same Day Emergency Care Unit.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient as well as experience with frailty.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong communication links with the OPAU Co-Ordinator, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

They will be responsible for the safe co-ordination of the SDEC on a shift to shift basis ensuring patient flow is maintained in a timely fashion.

They will be responsible for maintain the safety of the unit on a shift by shift basis, escalating any issues to the Band 7/Management team.

They will deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency out lined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.

They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed.

They will be managing the phone hub to ensure patients are streamed to the right pathway facilitating a good patient journey at the front door.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 5 Level in relevant speciality
• NMC Registered Nurse
• Deteriorating Adults Course

Experience

• Demonstrable experience within relevant specialities
• Previous acting Band 6

Knowledge

• Has knowledge of Acute Medicine
• Have knowledge of SDC pathways on both sites

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work unsupervised with own initiative

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust