Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

As a deputy sister/ charge nurse you will be required to have well developed triage skills and experience leading in the different areas of the emergency department including the resuscitation area.

You will demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. As a Trust employee act with integrity and uphold the values and beliefs of the Trust and the NMC Code of Conduct.

We recognise that training and development opportunities are vital for a happy and competent workforce, this is why we are dedicated to the development of our nurses to support a modern career framework. You will be supported every step of the way by our senior nurses, our education team and your colleagues., As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high quality care. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure staff wellbeing and patient satisfaction. The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse works clinically including unsocial hours and will be expected to work competently in all areas of the Emergency Department as well as being able to lead them.

The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will assist the Senior Nursing Team with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential.

As a band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge nurse in our busy Emergency Department, you will be activity involved in retention and recruitment. You will also be responsible for link roles giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards.

In order to achieve this we are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Nurses. Whether you are an experienced band 6 nurse or you are ready to progress your career, we can support you on your journey in our Emergency Department.

We pride ourselves in providing a positive working environment for our staff, valuing the importance of staff wellbeing and civility in the workplace.