Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

The job holder would be playing an essential role in assisting the Senior Sister/ Ward Manager in supporting the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour day. As an experienced nurse, the job holder will co-ordinate activities in the ward/department ensuring effective communication is always maintained, and providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the ward/department. The successful applicant will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. They will also act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. The post holder will work in partnership with the Ward / Department Sister and the team, to ensure that high standards of nursing care are provided at all times. This includes ensuring that standards of hospital cleanliness are maintained on
their ward/department and are met at all times., Mulberry Ward is a 16-bed Discharge ward caring for patients with long-standing health issues who have been treated in the acute ward and are now medically optimised for discharge but require one or more support for safe discharge. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership skills while working as a part of an innovative nursing team. The successful candidate would undergo Leadership training and development.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.