Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, highly motivated Band 6 to join the existing Team on Women's Health Ward. This post is to cover Maternity Leave for 12 months.
You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a genuine enthusiasm in caring for women undergoing all aspects of Breast and Gynaecological care this includes supporting women undergoing management of Miscarriage and termination of pregnancy.
This post would include supervision of junior members of the team, coordinating the ward on shift, and providing support to Ward Manager and to enable junior members of the team to develop. Ideally you should have a least 12 months experience as a Band 5.
There will be opportunities for you to develop and expand within your role.
Main duties of the job
Women’s Health Ward is a 12 bed ward, with 1 bed allocated for Emergency Gynaecology Assessment. The successful candidate will support women undergoing management of miscarriage and termination of pregnancy.
There will be opportunities for you to develop and expand within your role. We deliver high quality individualistic patient care, and expect our staff to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours.
Maintain clinical credibility to act as a role model and take a lead role in the patient’s journey.
- Deputise for the Ward/Department Manager when required.
- Act as Shift-co-ordinator to facilitate effective patient care pathways and ensure that patient care remains a priority in inter-professional practice and that timely referrals to the MDT and discharge planning take place.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Dealing with critical incidents and complaints.
- Patient care and public involvement
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Continuing professional development in portfolio
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/AHP with current registration
- Management/leadership certificate of equivalent or in process
- Essential IT skills
Desirable
- Post registration experience in clinical speciality or equivalent
- Postgraduate certificate in management or equivalent
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This advert is for Deputy sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro-rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (To cover Maternity Leave). The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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