Deputy Ward Sister

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Worthing is seeking a Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for an acute medical ward. The role entails supporting the ward sister, maintaining high standards of care, and leading a nursing team. Ideal candidates will hold a valid NMC PIN and possess significant clinical experience, coupled with leadership abilities. This position offers excellent training and support for professional development. Join a vibrant team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Benefits

Excellent training and support

Progression potential

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Hold a valid NMC PIN.
• Substantial experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to lead and educate junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the ward sister in management and quality of care.
• Lead in the absence of the ward sister along with deputies.
• Conduct audits and maintain nursing standards.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Good communication

Ability to manage families and the MDT

Discharge planning knowledge

Education

Degree/diploma in nursing

ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent

Leadership course or equivalent

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 22 January 2026

Beacon ward is an 38 bedded acute medical ward

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to join our team on a secondment basis. for 1 year

The band 6 must be able to multi task under pressure and support all other nursing , staff alongside student nurses and junior doctors.

The band 6 will support and coordinate on their shift supporting the ward manager implementing safety huddles, safety standards , audits, appraisals, team learning , incident reporting and answering complaints, educating new and existing staff.

The Trust is able to offer staff excellent training, support and progression potential, making this an excellent place to work. The directorate will support any successful candidate to develop professionally through relevant Post-Registration courses.

We are seeking dynamic and motivated nurse that is an enthusiastic team player. If you think that you have some experience which you consider could be translated to this ward environment.

Main duties of the job

As a deputy sister your role is to support the ward sister in her role and lead in her absence. The band 6 will support and coordinate on their shift supporting the ward manager implementing safety huddles, safety standards , audits, appraisals, team learning , incident reporting and answering complaints, educating new and existing staff. Act as a role model to junior members of staff and mentor junior nurses and students. Be able to maintain high standards of nursing care and documentation within your team.

You will need to be a good communicator and able to manage families and other members of the MDT. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists and discharge co ordinators. A good knowledge of discharge planning is vital in this role . You will need to be clinically competent and able to administer IV medications and blood.

Development will be continuous and opportunity for leadership enhanced learning and supervision will be encouraged.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments cant be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

To support the ward sister in the effective management of the area. Inaddition the post holder will provide nursing leadership within this area,ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility forstandards of nursing care and patient safety in conjunction with theward sister. They will be responsible for some audits that are regularly done, expected to maintain high standards within the ward environment , and lead in the absence of the ward sister along with 2 other deputies.

Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• Hold a valid NMC PIN
• Educated to degree /diploma level
• Clinically skilled
• Ability to lead a team
• ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent
• Substantial experience
• ILS provider
• Leadership course or equivalent
• Degree level studies

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to 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 Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)