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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
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Role description
Job summary
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
12 month secondment
Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
We currently have an exciting secondment opportunity for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join the St Helens wards team.
If you are enthusiastic, committed to patient safety and believe in the importance of effective teamwork, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for a dynamic, skilled and compassionate individual who can lead by example, inspire and support colleagues, and drive high standards of clinical practice.
This role would suit someone who is committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred patient care, empowering colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge, and making a positive difference to both patients and the wider team. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the ward, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture, and ensuring that safety, quality and patient experience remain at the heart of everything we do.
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, bring fresh ideas and help us deliver the highest standards of care, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend that you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance for shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please seek job description and main responsibility selection below to understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the job description
About us
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pro rata, per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
470-8400671-TSW
Job locations
St. Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose
Safeguard the delivery of high standards of care
The accountability within the role in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council code (NMC), stating you must work together for the safeguarding and well being of the public
Supervise, educate, train and develop the workforce within your area of Responsibility
To be accountable and responsible for the delivery of high standards of care in your area.
Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader to cover the management of the ward or clinical unit in their absence as and when required.
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader provide effective Clinical leadership
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse be responsible for the delivery of High standards of nursing care to all patients
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse be accountable and responsible for the clinical standards of care delivered within the service area.
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse be accountable and responsible for leading and managing the department.
Job statement
To act up for Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader in their absence. To assist in the daily department management and provide a high standard clinical leadership,
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader provide clear and consistent leadership to the nursing team, achieving and maintaining high morale, based on sound organisation and clear relationships.
All actions will be in line with NMC code and other statutory and organisational standards.
Educate and support staff with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader. Identify staff development needs through the appraisal process.
Be a role model to all Trust staff, student nurses and visitors to the department.
Manage & Monitor clinical standards in line with the Trust policies through audit process.
To provide information as required, including notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patient and visitors.
Lead on investigations of concerns related to poor, clinical practice or staff management. Escalate any concern, over the care being delivered by an individual.
Organisation chart
Communication and relationships
Identify and use the most effective means of communication, appropriate to the situation and individuals involved.
Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team (MDT), attending MDT meetings and liaising with/ advising other members of the MDT when necessary. Recognises the contributions of others and contributes own knowledge and skills within the multidisciplinary team.
Supervise junior staff in assessing the patients ability to understand information regarding treatment and continuing care.
Demonstrates good communication skills dealing sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety/stress. Provide support to their relatives, carers or other significant people as appropriate
Supervise and lead the team to discuss with patients and relatives individual treatment plans and the effects this may have on their quality of life. This may include discussion of their diagnosis, prognosis, quality of life and life expectancy
Follow the Trusts Complaints Procedures and promote a positive customer care orientated approach to patient care.
Responsible for the daily assessment of patient records to ensure they meet the required standard as outlined by national bodies (HPC, NMC) and report as required.
Planning and organising
Responsible for the safe, efficient allocation of the workforce demonstrating a clear link to patient requirements and staff flexibility
Demonstrates excellent time management and organisational skills in all work settings, having the ability to prioritise completing clinical demands at short notice.
Create and maintain duty rosters when requested on the Health roster Management system, reflecting the needs of patients. Allocate staff effectively making the best use of resources for effective and cost-efficient service. Maintain flexibility to provide a safe and effective team.
Work in conjunction with the Ward/Unit Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader and others to ensure the service is covered for planned absence (e.g. annual leave) and for unplanned absence (e.g. sickness).
Be proactive in ensuring a quality service within resource restrictions based on local
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Able to make judgements based on evidence-based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for patients
Evidence of relevant post basic study
Professional/role model
Flexible
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
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.
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.
