Deputy Charge Nurse - Older Peoples SDEC

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is recruiting a Deputy Charge Nurse for the Older Peoples Same Day Emergency Care unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The role is Band 6, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with shifts from 7.30 to 20.30 and potential extension to 22.00 as the service becomes a 7-day operation. Some weekend working will be expected as the service develops.

Salary is £39,959–£48,117 per year pro rata. Closing date is 09/11/2026 with interview on 16/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 nurse in relevant specialty.
• NMC registered nurse with current registration.
• Deteriorating Adults Course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow, patient safety and staff on the busy SDEC unit.
• Deliver planned care to patients in line with NMC standards and Trust policies.
• Support and guide less experienced staff and learners as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Deputy Charge Nurse - Older Peoples SDEC

Band 6

Main area Older Peoples Same Day Emergency Care Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7.30 until 20.30 - the service may extend to 10pm in the future. Some weekend working will be expected as the service develops into a 7 day service.) Job ref 153-ME06977

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/11/2026

University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.