Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit (AAU)

Isle of Wight NHS Trust; Swindon; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Onsite day nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts at local businesses and gyms

Opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut

Flexible working opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is seeking a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for the Acute Assessment Unit. This permanent, 37.5‑hour per week role offers flexible working and focuses on staff development within a fast‑paced acute setting.

The postholder shares leadership with the Sister/Charge Nurse and maintains high clinical standards. Applicants must hold current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse and have at least two years of post‑basic clinical experience, plus a mentorship

Formación

• ENB 998 mentorship qualification or equivalent.
• Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years post-basic clinical experience, Acute assessment preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Sister/Charge Nurse and deliver safe, compassionate, evidence‑based care.
• Deputise for the leadership and operational management of the unit in the Sister/Charge Nurse's absence.
• Coordinate the ward team and support day‑to‑day ward management.
• Maintain accountability in line with the NMC Code and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Be accountable for clinical standards and lead the department.
• Supervise, educate, train and develop the workforce in your area.
• Act as an advocate for patients to ensure the highest levels of care and a positive experience.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Staff development

Educación

ENB 998 mentorship

Descripción del empleo

The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse post sits on the Acute Assessment Unit at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, an integrated acute and ambulance provider. The postholder shares clinical leadership with the Sister/Charge Nurse, coordinates the ward team, keeps clinical standards high and deputises when needed. It is a permanent, 37.5-hour week role in a fast-paced acute setting, with flexible working considered and a focus on staff development. Applicants need current NMC registration, at least two years' post-basic clinical experience and a mentorship qualification such as ENB 998.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Sister/Charge Nurse and deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care
• Deputise for the leadership and operational management of the unit in the Sister/Charge Nurse's absence
• Coordinate the ward team and support day-to-day ward management
• Maintain accountability in line with the NMC Code, including safeguarding and the wellbeing of the public
• Be accountable for clinical standards across the service area and lead and manage the department
• Supervise, educate, train and develop the workforce in your area
• Act as an advocate for patients to ensure the highest levels of care
• Promote a positive patient experience

Qualifications

• ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years relevant post-basic clinical experience
• Acute assessment experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to staff development and service improvement

Nice to have

• Completion of work-based competency modules
• Completion of the Trust's mandatory training updates
• Commitment to developing oneself and others
• Ability to enable people to learn and develop
• Contributing to developing, testing and reviewing new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment

What’s offered

• Onsite day nursery
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounts at local businesses and gyms
• Opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde
• Flexible working opportunities