Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Melton

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for Melton Community Hospital, involving clinical leadership and high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a nurse-led environment offering varied care types. Flexible working opportunities and supporting student development are integral to the role.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of patient cohorts and nursing experience.
• Experience as a band 6 nurse or band 5.
• Knowledge of Community Hospitals is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Team Leader in their absence.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the ward team.
• Contribute to service improvement and quality of care as part of the MDT.
• Mentor, teach, assess, and support students and staff development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Patient care

Job description

Job Overview

Melton Community Hospital is seeking a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team. We are looking for someone with sound knowledge and experience of the patient cohort, good leadership skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to respond quickly to challenges.

The ward has 17 beds and is nurse-led, offering high levels of autonomy and satisfaction in leading a service, delivering excellent patient care, and increasing patient independence. The ward provides sub-acute care, palliative care, and complex rehabilitation. Our patient cohorts are increasingly complex due to transfers from acute trusts and admissions from home to secondary care.

The role suits an existing band 6 nurse or an experienced band 5. Knowledge of Community Hospitals is advantageous but not essential. Responsibilities include coordinating the nursing team, providing clinical leadership, assisting the band 7 Ward Sister in ward management, and ensuring high standards of care.

You are welcome to visit during the application process to gain insight into the area. To arrange a visit, please contact [e-mail]. Free parking is available on site, and the bus network is nearby. The Trust promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working opportunities.

Job Description Summary

• Deputise for the Team Leader in their absence.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the ward team.
• Contribute to service improvement and quality of care as part of the MDT.
• Mentor, teach, assess, and support students and staff development.

We may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings. Our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

We are committed to developing a diverse workforce that reflects our community. Equal opportunities are actively promoted, and applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Details on benefits, leadership behaviors, and other information are available in the 'Information for Applicants' document. We support flexible working arrangements and consider requests for alternative hours.

All substantive roles (excluding medical staff) require a 6-month probation period. Permission to work in the UK is necessary, and DBS disclosure costs will be deducted from salary. Applicants at risk within the NHS who meet essential criteria will be prioritized for interviews.