# Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - A9L > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse-a9l/4a8139ad-bfc8-414c-af23-4fa836319f74 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse-a9l/4a8139ad-bfc8-414c-af23-4fa836319f74.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekday, weekends, bank holiday and night shift patterns as per service needs) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T00:02:52.133Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/older_person_medicine/older_person_medicine-v8014178 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8014178?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Ward A9L are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Leader to join our dynamic and friendly team. Ward A9L is part of the Older Persons Continuing Care (OPCC) pathway as part of Older Persons Services (OPS). We aim to provide the highest standard of care. We work closely as an MDT with Therapists, Doctors, Nursing staff and Pharmacy. We try to involve patients and their relatives in their care as much as possible. There are opportunities to develop your confidence and your clinical skills in a supportive environment, to building and extend your existing managerial and clinical knowledge. The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have now merged into the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. Please prepare a 10-minute presentation on - " How would you prevent a patient being in hospital for too long?" Interview date: 6th July 2026 ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on the ward. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient.  As the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse it is expected you can make justified decisions in the absence of the Sister, and partake in holding the medical bleep, including bed meetings and safe staffing. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong and effective communication links with the Clinical Site Team, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including the management and escalation of the “Stranded Patient”. You will organise and be responsible for staff appraisal, training, support and development for staff on the ward. Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing and resolving complaints, sickness management and adverse incidents. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. ## Job Details Ward A9L are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Band 6 Deputy Leader to join our dynamic and friendly team. Ward A9L is part of the Older Persons Continuing Care (OPCC) pathway as part of Older Persons Services (OPS). We aim to provide the highest standard of care. We work closely as an MDT with Therapists, Doctors, Nursing staff and Pharmacy. We try to involve patients and their relatives in their care as much as possible. There are opportunities to develop your confidence and your clinical skills in a supportive environment, to building and extend your existing managerial and clinical knowledge. The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have now merged into the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. Please prepare a 10-minute presentation on - " How would you prevent a patient being in hospital for too long?" Interview date: 6th July 2026 ## Job Description The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on the ward. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient. As the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse it is expected you can make justified decisions in the absence of the Sister, and partake in holding the medical bleep, including bed meetings and safe staffing. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong and effective communication links with the Clinical Site Team, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, including the management and escalation of the “Stranded Patient”. You will organise and be responsible for staff appraisal, training, support and development for staff on the ward. Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing and resolving complaints, sickness management and adverse incidents. ## Responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrate knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness - Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practical skills **Desirable** - LERN/RCA training and proficiency - Knowledge of sickness management and appraisal process - Knowledge of budget management ### Experience **Essential** - Older person experience **Desirable** - Demonstrable Experience in BIPAP, CPAP and Nasal High Flow ### Qualifications **Essential** - NMC Registered Nursing **Desirable** - 1st level degree or working towards ### Technical Skills Competencies **Essential** - Planning and prioritisation skills - Computer literacy **Desirable** - Venepuncture and Cannulation - Male catheterisation - ILS ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [b6 jobs description (pdf, 336.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10300033) - [b6 person specification (pdf, 96.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10300034) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.