Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Broadwater Ward

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider seeks a Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for the Broadwater Ward. This role involves supporting elderly patients and leading nursing staff. You will provide care for patients, lead in the absence of the ward sister, and uphold high standards of nursing. Ideal candidates will have a valid NMC PIN, clinical skills, and experience in elderly care. A commitment to professional development is essential.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Diversity and inclusivity initiatives

Flexible working options for staff

Qualifications

• Hold a valid NMC PIN.
• Clinically skilled with the ability to lead a team.
• Experience in complex discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Support ward sister in managing the area.
• Lead the team in absence of the ward sister.
• Ensure standards of nursing care and patient safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinically skilled

Communicating effectively

Experience in elderly care

Education

Degree/diploma level education

NMC PIN

Tools

Electronic drug dispensing

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Broadwater Ward

The closing date is 21 October 2025

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone to join our team on a permanent basis. Broadwater ward is an ortho geriatric ward that mainly deals with a fractured neck of femur pathway.

Patients are admitted to Broadwater ward directly from A&E. Once on the ward they will go to theatre to have hip surgery, return and with the help of therapists be rehabilitated to return home. They often have additional medical conditions that are treated here. Our therapy teams are instrumental in ensuring a safe discharge is coordinated. As a band 6 you are pivotal in this process and understanding the patient situation on a daily basis.

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

Broadwater ward is a ward caring for elderly patients directly admitting with a fractured neck of femur. Acute medical admissions in this elderly group often have complex needs which will offer opportunities to improve learning and understanding some chronic conditions and how this changes when an acute event occurs.

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 (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We\'re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We\'re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Job responsibilities

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.

To support the ward sister in the effective management of the area. In addition the post holder will provide nursing leadership within this area, ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety in conjunction with the ward 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

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

• Hold a valid NMC PIN
• Educated to degree /diploma level
• Venapuncture and cannulation
• Clinically skilled
• Ability to lead a team
• Able to IV drugs and blood
• ENB 998 / Mentorship or equivalent
• Sound clinical and professional practice knowledge.
• Evidence of professional development since qualification
• Substantial experience
• Fluent in reading and writing english language
• Experience with electronic drug dispensing
• NVQ Assessor
• ILS provider
• Leadership course or equivalent
• Degree level studies
• Dementia related studies
• Experience in elderly care
• Experience of complex discharge planning
• Evidence of dementia study or experience

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)