Job overview
We are recruiting for a Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey!
We are seeking Nurses with AAU experience and expertise to join our team. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate a commitment to patient-centred care. You will need to be an experienced adult registered nurse with excellent leadership, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Maintain your accountability within the role in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council code (NMC), stating you must work together for the safeguarding and wellbeing of the public.
Supervise, educate, train and develop the workforce within your area of responsibility.
To be accountable and responsible for the delivery of high standards of care in your area.
Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader to cover the management of the ward or clinical unit in their absence as and when required in conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader provide effective Clinical leadership.
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse be responsible for the delivery of High standards of nursing care to all patients in conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse be accountable and responsible for the clinical standards of care delivered within the service area and for leading and managing the department.
For more information and an informal meeting to discuss opportunities contact:
Teresa Pereira Amigo: [email protected].
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years relevant post basic clinical experience
- ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification;
- Registered General Nurse with Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Completion of work based competency modules
- Completion of required The Trusts mandatory training updates
- Develop oneself and contribute to the development of others
- Enable people to learn and develop
- Contribute to developing, testing and reviewing new concepts, models, methods, practices, products and equipment
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This advert is for Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit (AAU) with Isle of Wight NHS Trust in Newport, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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