Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Poole is seeking a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for the Acute Medical Unit. This role involves coordinating the unit and managing patient flow while providing quality care. Candidates must have at least two years of acute medical experience and be NMC registered. This position offers a challenging environment with leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 2 years Acute Medical Experience to apply for the post.
• Demonstrable experience within relevant specialities required.
• Previous acting Band 6 roles are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the Unit and manage flow through the department.
• Support the team to deliver quality care.
• Understand admissions and discharges importance.

Skills

Acute medical experience

Leadership skills

Team management

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Teaching Qualification, SLIP/Mentorship

Deteriorating Adults Course

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Are you dynamic, enjoy a fast pace environment that offers you exposure to all medical emergencies and specialities?

We are looking for motivated individuals who want to develop as leaders to join our senior nursing team on the Acute Medical Unit. This is an exciting time to join AMU with future developments. You will enjoy a challenge where no two days are the same and join a team that is committed to providing the best possible patient care at the front door.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating the Unit, and managing flow through the department, whilst supporting the team to deliver quality care in meeting the acute and changing needs of our patients:

Must have minimum 2 years Acute Medical Experience to apply for post.

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

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

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 teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some 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 about this at interview.

Base location is Poole but will be cross site with view to eventually being full time at RBH.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or 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

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Teaching Qualification, SLIP/Mentorship
• Deteriorating Adults Course

Experience

• Demonstrable experience within relevant specialities
• 2 years minimum Acute medical experience
• Previous acting Band 6 roles
• Shadowing the co-ordinator shifts

Knowledge

• Understand the importance of admissions and discharges
• Understand the roles of the Emergency department co-ordinator & the Clinical Site Team

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