Job overview
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Our busy and dynamic Cardio Respiratory Unit is seeking a committed and compassionate Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team.
As Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Ward Sister in the day-to-day management of the unit. You’ll lead by example, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and staff development in a fast-paced environment that specialises in acute and complex cardio-respiratory conditions.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide clinical leadership and supervision to nursing and support staff.
2. Ensure safe and effective patient care delivery.
3. Support staff development through mentorship and education.
4. Assist in managing staffing, resources, and patient flow.
5. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate care.
· Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at Scarborough Hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
· The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting (Only applicable to registered roles) - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
· Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
Working for our organisation
For further information about the Trust, please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
6. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
7. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
8. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
9. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
10. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
11. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
12. 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
13. Registered Nurse (Level 1)
14. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
15. At least 18 months at Band 5 or equivalent
16. Clinical audit and standard setting
17. Working with a wide range of professionals
Training
Desirable criteria
18. Understanding of training needs in relation to post