Deputy Sister - Intensive Care Unit

Isle Of Wight Nhs Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site day nursery

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts at local businesses and gyms

Beach hut hire in Ryde

Job summary

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is recruiting a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit. You will support ward management, provide leadership to the nursing team, and uphold high clinical standards in line with NMC codes. This is a Band 6, permanent full-time post.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years post-basic clinical experience, an Adult Critical Care certificate or equivalent, and current NMC registration. UK sponsorship and DBS checks apply where required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years relevant post-basic clinical experience.
• Adult Critical Care Course (Post Graduate Certificate) or equivalent is required.
• Evidence of post-basic study is expected.
• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Practice Assessor qualification or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act up for Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader in their absence and support ward management.
• Provide leadership to the nursing team and maintain high morale and organisation.
• Ensure actions align with NMC codes and standards.
• Educate and support staff; identify development needs via appraisal.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Motivating others

Team leadership

Relationship building

Education

2+ years post-basic clinical experience

Adult Critical Care Course (PgCert)

Post-basic study evidence

NMC registered General Nurse

Practice Assessor

Job description

Closing date: 04 November 2026

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout our services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff.

About us

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust serves a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.

• an on-site day nursery
• cycle-to-work scheme
• discounts at local businesses and gyms
• the opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem of the south coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The Island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.

Our 2024-2029 'Working Together, Improving Together' strategy sets out our objectives for the next 5 years, setting the framework for our collaboration to deliver our vision of working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities.

Details

• Date posted: 21 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata, per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 470-8376969-TSW

Job responsibilities

• To act up for Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader in their absence on a regular basis and to assist in the day-to-day ward management as appropriate to provide management and a high standard clinical leadership.
• In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader provide clear and consistent leadership to the team of nurses, achieving and maintaining high morale, based on sound organisation and clear relationships.
• All actions in line with NMC codes and other statutory and organisational standards.
• Educate and support staff with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader. Identify staff development needs through the appraisal process.
• As a senior member of the Ward/Unit/team is a role model to all members of staff, student nurses and visitors to the Ward/Unit.
• Manage and monitor clinical standards in line with the Trust policies through audit process.
• To provide information as required, including notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patient and visitors.
• Lead on the investigation of concerns related to poor clinical practice or staff management. Escalate all concerns when there is a concern over the care being delivered by an individual.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Minimum of 2 years relevant post basic clinical experience.
• Adult Critical Care Course (Post Graduate Certificate) or equivalent
• Evidence of relevant post basic study
• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
• Practice Assessor

Physical Skills (Essential)

• Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients.

Aptitudes (Essential)

• Professional/role model.
• Flexible.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation.
• Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Qualities Framework.

Abilities (Essential)

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
• Ability to effectively organise workload.
• Ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.

Communication Skills (Essential)

• Able to deliver complex sensitive information effectively.
• Effective communicator with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address: St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Sister Alice Van Den Houten, [e-mail]