Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic NHS Trust in Worthing is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse for the Outpatient Department. The role involves leadership, managing staff, and ensuring high standards of patient care. The successful candidate will work in a stimulating environment and will have opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to educational resources

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Qualifications

• 3 years post registration experience in a hospital setting.
• Evidence of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the outpatient department while supporting junior staff.
• Manage the e-roster and staff allocation.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Conflict management skills

Change management experience

Education

Diploma level or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are excited to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse to the Outpatient Department at Worthing and Southlands.

You will be required to provide leadership and support within OPD where we support many specialities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with the resilience to meet the challenges of our busy and stimulating work environment. You should have proven time-management and clinical organisational skills as you will be required to manage this busy outpatient department.

You will be responsible for maintaining standards in the day to day management of the department. You will be able to gain or demonstrate clinical and leadership skills. Your primary responsibilities will be to take charge of the department whilst supporting and developing junior staff. You will manage a team ensuring appraisals, mandatory training for all nursing staff are kept up to date. You will assist with managing the e-roster and the allocation of staff to clinics whilst ensuring they are working within their level of competence.

In return we will encourage your professional development with access to educational resources both locally and beyond.

You will be required to work cross site at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals in the first instance, some evening and weekend work may also be required.

Main duties of the job

You will be an experienced registered nurse with a good understanding and of the planning and delivery of person-centred care.

You will support the OPD Sister with leading the team. In conjunction with the OPD Sister and OPD Deputy Sisters, you will be responsible for promoting an environment conducive to individual and team development to ensure the delivery of high standards of patient care in line with clinical governance. You will also have the responsibility for the effective management of the department in the absence of the Sister.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - 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 and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7193646-MAY25

Job locations

Worthing and Southlands

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description Job responsibilities

Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise within the area of work and within the context of changing health care provision.

Assist the OPD Sister in developing/implementing evidence based practice within the clinical environment with a multi-professional focus having the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care.

Work alongside the OPD Sister to ensure that the quality of patient care is assured by involvement in audits and implementation of any change needed as a result of findings.

Assist with ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction, ensure patient questionnaires are monitored and any required actions implemented

Help to ensure the needs of the patient and their carers are kept central to practice and service development.

Job description Job responsibilities

Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise within the area of work and within the context of changing health care provision.

Assist the OPD Sister in developing/implementing evidence based practice within the clinical environment with a multi-professional focus having the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care.

Work alongside the OPD Sister to ensure that the quality of patient care is assured by involvement in audits and implementation of any change needed as a result of findings.

Assist with ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction, ensure patient questionnaires are monitored and any required actions implemented

Help to ensure the needs of the patient and their carers are kept central to practice and service development.

Person Specification Shortlisting criteria Essential

• RN
• ENB 998/mentorship/Practice Supervisor/Assessor trained
• Educated to Diploma level or equivalent
• Evidence of professional development
• Sound clinical and professional knowledge
• 3 years post registration experience in a hospital setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience leading a team
• Conflict management skills
• Change management experience
• Demonstrates Trust values

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor
• Leadership qualification
• Degree level studies
• Understanding budgets and financial controls
• Report writing

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Person Specification Shortlisting criteria Essential

• RN
• ENB 998/mentorship/Practice Supervisor/Assessor trained
• Educated to Diploma level or equivalent
• Evidence of professional development
• Sound clinical and professional knowledge
• 3 years post registration experience in a hospital setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience leading a team
• Conflict management skills
• Change management experience
• Demonstrates Trust values

Desirable

• NVQ Assessor
• Leadership qualification
• Degree level studies
• Understanding budgets and financial controls
• Report writing

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential

• 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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing and Southlands

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing and Southlands

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)