Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 2

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in the Respiratory Ward at a leading NHS Trust. You will oversee patient safety and staff coordination in a dynamic environment, offering robust training in acute care. Ideal candidates will possess NMC registration, a strong background in acute medicine, and will demonstrate effective leadership and clinical skills, contributing to high-quality patient care in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2 years post-qualifying experience required.
• Experience at Band 5 Level in acute medicine.
• Post registration courses related to Respiratory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient safety and staff on the ward.
• Make justified decisions in the absence of the Sister.
• Organize staff appraisal, training, and development.

Skills

Clinically Competent in Acute Care

Venepuncture and Cannulation

Knowledge of clinical audit

Education

NMC Registered Nursing

Recognised teaching qualification

1st level degree or working towards

Tools

IT literacy using current software packages

Job description

HoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekday, weekends, bank holiday and night shift patterns as per service needs)Job ref153-ME04590EmployerUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteRoyal Bournemouth HospitalTownBournemouthSalary£37,338 - £44,962 paSalary periodYearlyClosing08/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 6

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with university hospital status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches youll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, were also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Respiratory Ward (Ward 2) at UHD as a band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.

Ward 2 is a 26 bedded respiratory ward managing the exciting balance of acuity, palliative and everything in between. Our patient group covers a diverse range from young asthmatics to exacerbations of COPD and Lung Cancer patients.

We have an Acute Lung Unit which has 2 acute Bipap/CPAP/Nasal High Flow beds, and 2 step down beds. We offer acute training and a competency programme in the 3 areas, as well as a Chest drain competency. Ward 2 offers training in all acute skills such as ABG, CVAD and Tracheostomy to help manage our group of patients, and proficiently in this area is supported by senior staff on the ward, our Practice Educator and Critical Care Outreach.

Our team is as diverse as our patients from newly qualified staff to experienced staff with a supportive nature. We also work closely with speciality teams such as DAIRS, Palliative Care and the Lung Care Nurses, leading to potential career development in respiratory.

This Role Required NMC Registration

Bournemouth Hospital

TBC

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on the ward.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient. As the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse it is expected you can make justified decisions in the absence of the Sister, and partake in holding the medical bleep, including bed meetings and safe staffing.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong and effective communication links with the Clinical Site Team, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including the management and escalation of the Stranded Patient.

You will organise and be responsible for staff appraisal, training, support and development for staff on the ward.

Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing and resolving complaints, sickness management and adverse incidents.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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 Nursing
• 2 years post qualifying experience
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Experience at Band 5 Level in acute medicine
• 1st level degree or working towards
• Post registration courses related to Respiratory
  
  

Technical Skills Competencies

• Clinically Competent in Acute Care
• IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
• Venepuncture and Cannulation
• Chest Drains
• ILS
  
  

Experience

• Demonstrable experience within acute medicine
• Demonstrable Experience in BIPAP, CPAP and Nasal High Flow
  
  

Knowledge

• 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
  
  

Please Note

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.