Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse (Fixed Term 12 MONTHS) (NHS AfC: Band 6) - General and Specialist [...]

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse for a fixed term of 12 months. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in elderly care, responsible for patient assessment and leading nursing teams to ensure high standards of care. This role offers a supportive environment focused on professional development and quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and IV Passport.
• At least 18 months post-registration experience at Senior Band 5 or equivalent.
• Experience in acute care and management roles.

Responsibilities

• Promoting high-quality nursing service and monitoring standards.
• Assessing patient needs and developing care plans.
• Leading as a team leader and deputising for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

Skills

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Leadership

Communication

Education

5 GCSEs A-C

Job description

Main area: General and Specialist Medicine - Care of the Elderly
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including HCAS)
Job ref: 323-MH8563-MH

Employer: Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Site: St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey
Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 PA (including HCA)
Closing date: 01/06/2025 23:59

Position: Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse (Fixed Term 12 MONTHS)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

To work as a team leader and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in line with the nursing framework and in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust.

To be responsible for assessing patient care needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating care programmes.

To promote and help manage the delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.

We seek enthusiastic, hardworking, dedicated staff passionate about delivering excellent patient care. Join our dynamic, friendly, and supportive team committed to achieving Clinical Quality Indicators.

Ideal candidates are RN nurses with an interest in elderly care, with at least 18 months post-registration experience at Senior Band 5 or equivalent. Experience in extended roles is advantageous. Excellent communication skills and leadership ability are essential.

For more information or an informal visit, contact Rudo Gurure at 01932 726333 or Gill O'Shea at 01932 7222618, or via email.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's responsibilities include:

• Promoting and managing delivery of a high-quality nursing service, setting and monitoring standards.
• Assessing patient needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans.
• Leading as a team leader and deputising for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, including night rotation.
• Coordinating and facilitating staff training and development.

Working for our organisation

We serve a population of over 410,000 across North-West Surrey and beyond, with a workforce of over 3,700 staff providing comprehensive healthcare services across our hospital sites and community clinics.

Our vision is to be among the best healthcare trusts nationally. We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Further details and application guidance are available on NHS Jobs. Early application is encouraged as adverts may close early.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities include ensuring safe, high-standard nursing care, compliance with policies and legislation, and contributing to clinical research and equipment assessment.

Leadership duties involve effective department organisation, safe medication and equipment use, emergency preparedness, and resource management.

Education responsibilities include maintaining a conducive learning environment, mentoring staff, and promoting professional development.

Management tasks involve recruitment, risk assessments, and safety audits.

Person specification

Experience

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• IV Passport
• Post-registration experience in a related field, including acute care and management roles

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs A-C

Skills

• Cannulation and Venepuncture
• Aims course
• ILS

Additional information

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to DBS checks in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.