Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse, Care of the Elderly (NHS AfC: Band 6) - General and Specialist Me[...]

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chertsey is seeking a Band 6 Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse to lead the Care of the Elderly ward. The role includes managing nursing care delivery, assessing patient needs, and supporting staff development. Candidates should have a passion for elderly care and relevant nursing experience.

Benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• At least 18 months post-registration experience at Senior Band 5 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Promote and manage the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Assess patient care needs and develop appropriate care plans.
• Coordinate staff training and development.

Skills

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Leadership

Education

Five GCSEs A-C

Job description

Main area: General and Specialist Medicine - Care of the Elderly
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including HCAS)
Job ref: 323-NM8305-JN

• Full time
• Flexible working

Employer: Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey

Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 per annum (including HCAS)

Closing date: 16/05/2025 23:59

Interview date: 23/05/2025

Job overview

We are seeking a Band 6 Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse to lead and support our team in the Care of the Elderly ward. The role involves deputising for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, assessing patient care needs, developing and evaluating care programmes, and promoting quality nursing standards. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, dedicated, and have a passion for elderly care, with at least 18 months post-registration experience at Senior Band 5 or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Promote and manage the delivery of high-quality nursing care
• Assess patient care needs and develop appropriate care plans
• Lead and deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
• Coordinate staff training and development

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a diverse population across North-West Surrey and beyond, employing over 3,700 staff across two hospital sites and community services. We are committed to staff development, wellbeing, and providing excellent patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role includes clinical responsibilities, leadership, education, and management tasks such as ensuring patient safety, maintaining standards, managing resources, and supporting staff development.

Person specification

Experience

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Post-registration experience in a related field, preferably in an acute setting
• Management or charge nurse experience

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs A-C

Skills

• Cannulation and Venepuncture
• Aims course
• ILS

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration and meet DBS requirements.