Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Antrim; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Derry or Londonderry is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide leadership and enhance patient care. Responsibilities include ensuring safe practices and promoting research culture within the department. Candidates must be registered on the NMC and have at least three years of post-registration experience, including one year in a respiratory specialty. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Adult) of the live NMC Register.
• Three years’ post-registration experience including 1 year within respiratory speciality.
• Completion of Intravenous Medication Administration Course.

Responsibilities

• Promote and monitor safe and effective practice.
• Enhance the patient/client experience.
• Provide effective leadership and management.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership

Effective communication

Clinical governance

Education

Nurse registration (NMC)

IV Medication Administration Course

Job description

The post holder is accountable for their ward/department and will: promote and monitor safe and effective practice, enhance the patient/client experience, provide effective leadership and management, contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives, and adhere to Trust values.

Responsibilities

• Focus and lead under the direction of the Sister / Charge Nurse on key areas within the organisation’s governance framework.
• Ensure safe and effective practice.
• Act as a role model to promote a culture of research and reflective practice within the ward / department to enhance person-centred care.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Adult) of the live NMC Register.
• Have three years’ post-registration experience including 1 year within respiratory speciality.
• Completion of Intravenous Medication Administration Course.

Area: Derry or Londonderry

Closing date: 06 Nov 2025