Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse - Mattishall

Job overview

Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 25/4/27

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Endocrinology team as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.

Mattishall Ward is a 38 bedded ward, specialising in Diabetes &Endocrinology.

Endocrinology is an interesting specialty, offering opportunities to learn and develop nursing practice within a supported structure. Our Endocrinologists have experience in the management of a wide variety of endocrine diseases. We are currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated band 6 registered nurse to join our friendly and motivated team.

This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled multi- disciplinary team.  We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills, who is confident working within a fast paced environment.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Interview date: 21st May 2026

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for promoting and implementing practice conducive to the development of high-quality patient care, by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership. To take charge of the Ward/Department in the absence of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse and provide support and guidance to all staff.

Staff members are expected to act as a positive role model for junior nursing colleagues, they are to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multi-disciplinary team and support services and to use leadership skills to create an environment that is safe, and supportive to ensure effective teamwork and a motivated, efficient workforce.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
• Assist the Ward/Department manager in maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Carry out and advise/supervise junior staff in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluating of nursing care.
• Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
• To take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward/Department Sister/ Charge Nurse.
• To ensure the patient administration systems e.g. PAS are up-dated to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
• To ensure the effective use of information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trust’s Cyber Code of Conduct.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2237 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role