Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Medical Specialities

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a part-time Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse specializing in Medical Specialities. The role demands strong leadership skills to manage a busy ward and ensure high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates should be NMC Registered Nurses with Band 6 experience, demonstrating effective communication and organizational skills. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 6 level in acute medicine.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness.
• Ability to coordinate duty rotas.

Responsibilities

• Drive to improve patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
• Support coordination of a busy ward.
• Provide leadership to junior staff.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Negotiating skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Recognised leadership course

Tools

IT Literacy

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Medical Specialities

The closing date is 21 September 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 6 post within a General Acute Medical Ward with a focus on Endocrine patients.

Do you take enormous pride in delivering safe, compassionate care, resulting in a high quality patient experience?

If yes, we would like you to join our friendly, committed and dynamic team.

Successful applicants will be required to support the co-ordination of this busy, 28 bedded ward, while providing leadership to the junior work force in union with the band 7 clinical lead.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, happy and professional individual who takes pride in their work and is committed to the team's vision. We are looking for an individual with strong leadership qualities and for an individual who is passionate about strengthening an existing team.

We are a General Acute Medical Ward so knowledge or an interest in Endocrine, Respiratory and Gastroenterology would be an advantage. This is an exciting time to join our Ward with future developments planned. You will enjoy a challenge where no two days are the same and join a team who are committed to providing excellent patient care.

Weoffer excellent learning and development opportunities and will support your professional development through a variety of study days, competencies and courses.

Interview Date: TBD

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will drive to continually improve patient safety, clinical effectiveness and patient experience through implementation of the Trust's quality strategy.

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

If you have any further questions please contact [e-mail]

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.

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
• Experience at Band 6 level in acute medicine
• Recognised leadership course
• IT Literacy with a range of packages
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Clinically competent in acute cure
• CVAD
• Venepuncture and cannulation
• ILS

Experience

• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practical skills
• LERN/RCA training and proficiency
• Knowledge of sickness management and appraisal process
• Knowledge of Budget management

Knowledge

• Ability to co-ordinate duty rotas, taking into account skill mix requirements
• Understanding of team dynamics and appropriate management to ensure effective team working
• Recruitment and selection course
• Appraisal workshop
• Previous experience of working as a Deputy clinical lead/Band 6 within admissions and also a general ward area.
• Experience of writing rotas

Personal Attributes

• Organisational and planning skills
• Highly motivated
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Effective communication using a variety of methods
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Supportive of staff/team members
• Professional approach
• Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Recognises stress in self and others

Language

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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