Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward A9 - Peterborough


Location
Peterborough, England
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
Profession
Charge nurse
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
28 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
14 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

11 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Other

    A team leader who shows Initiative and is a pro-active problem solver.

  • Skills

    Communication: Verbal, Non verbal, Written

  • Experience

    Demonstrates an understanding of: Accountability & responsibility, Evidence based practice, Clinical supervision, Ability to lead a clinical area/service

  • Experience

    Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to the post.

  • Experience

    Awareness of role of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.

  • Experience

    Ability to function as part of the multi professional team.

  • Experience

    Can demonstrate the clinical decision making process. Ability to assess the competence of others.

  • Experience

    Evidence based Practice

  • Professional qualifications

    Registered nurse. 24 months experience of speciality and or relevant post registration course

  • Professional qualifications

    Teaching qualification.

  • Professional qualifications

    ILS Provider.

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills

    Leadership Course

Job overview

We would like to invite you to become part of the Diabetes and Endocrinology team at Peterborough City Hospital. We are a very friendly and welcoming team, who strive to provide the best high-quality care to our patients. The team has its very own enthusiastic consultants and nurses who provide the very best patient centred specialised care.

*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

Main duties of the job

We are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate for this position would be a highly motivated, flexible, dynamic, caring and experienced Registered Nurse. You will have the ability to work autonomously as well as having good organisational and communication skills. You would be helping to manage the day to day running of the ward and supporting the Ward Manager with all aspects of managing the ward team and developing their skills and competence.

You will be fully supported by the matron, ward manager and other band 6’s that work regularly on the floor alongside the team, embedding the highest level of nursing skills and care. We strive to promote a friendly and supportive environment where learning from each other is paramount.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and person specification for additional information regarding this post.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

WhatsApp job alerts

Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 6 Charge nurse roles in Peterborough

Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.

Sign up for WhatsApp alerts

Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward A9 - Peterborough with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.

Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (14 Oct 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.

For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.