# Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Peterborough > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse-peterborough/9e06a74c-6aea-4a38-bbd8-0bfce07f0cf5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse-peterborough/9e06a74c-6aea-4a38-bbd8-0bfce07f0cf5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Peterborough - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T13:12:20.730Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Peterborough/North_West_Anglia_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgery/Surgery-v8087192 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8087192?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview ***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration as we are unable to support OSCE applications at this time*** The Acute Surgical Hub (ASH) is a new space repurposed from the former renal unit at PCH. The new facility has 15 bed spaces and 10 chairs for ambulatory patients. The new facilities provide a much bigger, more suitable space allowing the team space to see more patients, quicker helping to enhance the patient experience and creating flow out of ED and across the organisation. We are looking to appoint dynamic a full time Deputy Charge Nurse / Sisters to lead our well established team and support the Ward Manager in the provision of outstanding care to the patients under our direct and indirect care. We strive to promote a friendly and supportive environment where respect and learning from each other is paramount. Is this the right challenge for you? ### Main duties of the job - compassionate and dedicated nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality surgical care. - Someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is committed to achieving the best patient outcomes. - A forward-thinking individual with a professional approach to nursing and a desire to develop in their role. - Provide high-quality patient care: Deliver compassionate and effective care to patients within the surgical unit, ensuring their needs are met with the highest standards. - Work collaboratively with the MDT: Engage with surgeons, nurse practitioners, and critical care outreach teams to deliver coordinated care and ensure positive patient outcomes. - Ensure safety and comfort: Monitor patients' condition and provide interventions as necessary, including administering medications, observing vital signs, and responding to patient concerns. - Participate in patient education and discharge planning: Support patients and their families with education on post-operative care, recovery, and discharge planning. - Maintain accurate patient records: Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with Trust policies and standards. - Support team development: Engage in ongoing learning and development, participate in training sessions, and contribute to the development of the team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification ## Job Details ***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration as we are unable to support OSCE applications at this time*** The Acute Surgical Hub (ASH) is a new space repurposed from the former renal unit at PCH. The new facility has 15 bed spaces and 10 chairs for ambulatory patients. The new facilities provide a much bigger, more suitable space allowing the team space to see more patients, quicker helping to enhance the patient experience and creating flow out of ED and across the organisation. We are looking to appoint dynamic a full time Deputy Charge Nurse / Sisters to lead our well established team and support the Ward Manager in the provision of outstanding care to the patients under our direct and indirect care. We strive to promote a friendly and supportive environment where respect and learning from each other is paramount. Is this the right challenge for you? ## Job Description compassionate and dedicated nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality surgical care. Someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is committed to achieving the best patient outcomes. A forward-thinking individual with a professional approach to nursing and a desire to develop in their role. Provide high-quality patient care: Deliver compassionate and effective care to patients within the surgical unit, ensuring their needs are met with the highest standards. Work collaboratively with the MDT: Engage with surgeons, nurse practitioners, and critical care outreach teams to deliver coordinated care and ensure positive patient outcomes. Ensure safety and comfort: Monitor patients' condition and provide interventions as necessary, including administering medications, observing vital signs, and responding to patient concerns. Participate in patient education and discharge planning: Support patients and their families with education on post-operative care, recovery, and discharge planning. Maintain accurate patient records: Ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with Trust policies and standards. Support team development: Engage in ongoing learning and development, participate in training sessions, and contribute to the development of the team. ## Responsibilities For more details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience at Senior Staff Nurse level - Demonstrates leadership qualities - Demonstrates understanding of ability to lead a clinical area **Desirable** - Management/co-ordinating experience - Experience of teaching / presentation skills ### Skills/Ability & Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - 1st Level NMC Registration - Evidence of leadership certification - Relevant surgical experience - Evidence of CPD - 2 Years experience within speciality/acute care area **Desirable** - Mentorship qualification or equivalent - ILS trained ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 576.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2886) - [living our values (pdf, 260.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1865) - [we are team nwangliaft (pdf, 8.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2745) - [person spec ash band 6 (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10380231) - [information for candidates (pdf, 5.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2788) - [job description ash band 6 (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10380232) ## 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.