Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 164-6983780
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gervis Pearson Ward, City Campus
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the senior nursing team on Gervis Pearson Ward as a full time Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse . The ward is an 18 bed male oncology ward.
Main duties of the job
The candidate must be able to work in a busy and fast paced environment whilst coordinating staff and patients. The candidate will be involved in the structured management of the ward and will be expected to take a team of staff nurses and complete all necessary training required by the Trust. It will be the candidates role to maintain Trust Values and Behaviours at all times.
A large proportion of patients who are admitted to Gervis Pearson Ward, are due to the side effects of their Cancer treatments, this in turn will afford you the opportunity to develop your acute care skills in a range of clinical specialties. We are looking for an individual who has extensive oncology experience desirably within a management role, is hard working, confident and possess good negotiation skills, enjoys a challenge and working as part of a team.
Working for our organisation
On Gervis Pearson Ward, we pride ourselves in our involvement with Magnet, and are eager to hear from candidates who want to be part of delivering excellent patient outcomes and improving the job satisfaction of nurses at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. We have a team that is passionate and proactive, with numerous staff successfully completing patient improvement projects, Daisy award winners and chief nurse fellow
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, dynamic and a committed Deputy Ward Manager. We will welcome any forward thinking, caring individual with experience of leading a team who is committed to providing a high standard of safe quality patient care.
You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team. It is essential that you have recent experience in an acute environment. You will also be required to support staff and take an active role in band 6 management duties.
We are a forward thinking ward who are willing to support individuals who are looking for career progression and development. You will also receive a comprehensive induction programme lead by our Clinical Educator who will also work closely with you to ensure sure all role related training is completed.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current Level One NMC registered
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to complete
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience in an acute hospital setting
- Extensive experience within acute oncology/palliative care
- Chemotherapy competent
- Management Experience within an acute ward
Desirable criteria
- Teaching experience
Communication
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to coordinate a shift and manage a team effectively
Analytical and Judgement
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, priorities and evaluate patient care
Planning and Organisation
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to ugent and emergancy situations
- Ability to supervise and support others in the prioritisation of the patient care
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Merritt
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 9691169
- Additional information
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