Deputy Charge Nurse/Sister - Emergency Department

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Charge Nurse/Sister for its Emergency Department in Poole. The role involves managing staff, performing rapid patient assessments, and upholding high clinical standards. Applicants must have NMC registration and a nursing diploma or degree, with at least two years of emergency department experience. This position offers the chance to lead a dynamic team in a supportive environment and requires strong leadership and clinical acumen. Closing date for applications is December 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have two years' experience within an Emergency Department.
• Demonstrable clinical acumen required.
• Evidence of leading, motivating, and supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for flow through the Emergency Department and the Urgent Treatment Centre.
• Provide rapid assessment of patients upon arrival.
• Participate in management and development of staff.

Skills

Shift management

Team leadership

Change management

Education

NMC Registration

Diploma or Degree in Adult or Paediatric Nursing

ALS/EPLS

Job description

Deputy Charge Nurse/Sister - Emergency Department

Closing date: 29 December 2025

Base Location: Poole Hospital (with expectation to work cross site when required)

Interview Date: 5th January 2026

Do you want to help lead a fast-paced dynamic team at the forefront of Emergency medicine in one of the most beautiful areas of the country? Due to promotion within the department opportunities have arisen for the right candidate to work as a Deputy Sister or Deputy Charge Nurse within the Emergency Department at Poole.

There is 24/7 Sister cover in ED so the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will be supported in their role & will be working alongside a Sister/Charge Nurse who has ultimate responsibility for the department.

The applicant must have two years' experience within an Emergency Department and demonstrable clinical acumen.

This role requires: NMC Registration/ Diploma or Degree in Adult or Paediatric Nursing

Please note: if this post requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the role, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for flow through the Emergency Department and the Urgent Treatment Centre, providing rapid assessment of the patients on their arrival both via ambulance and walk-ins. They will also be expected to take part in management of staff on shift, development of staff and also would be expected to be an exemplar of good clinical practice within ED.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated during December 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to Royal Bournemouth site. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

• Ability to undertake additional skills as required.
• Implementation of evidence based practice

Experience

• Evidence of shift management
• Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
• Ability to manage change.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Diploma or Degree in Adult or Paediatric Nursing
• ALS/EPLS

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