Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - ED - Huntingdon

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - ED - Huntingdon

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Emergency Department for a part-time Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse to join our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated individual who is passionate about delivering high quality emergency care in a fast paced environment.

As a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department your role is pivotal as a proficient role model and clinical expert working alongside the Senior Nursing Team and Matron/Lead Nurse.

You will need:

• Emergency or acute nursing experience at AFC Bands 5 or 6 with proficiency in the relevant skills appropriate to emergency care.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• To be a good communicator.
• Be willing to drive innovative practice within an emergency care setting.

Main duties of the job

To act as clinical leader for the duration of a shift to provide the highest quality care required to support each patient in their care pathway, whilst improving the patient experience, maintaining clinical credibility and disseminating knowledge.

To communicate effectively with the ED team, clinical teams, Lead Nurse, Matrons, Practice Development Team (PDT) and the multidisciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for additional information regarding this post.

Person specification

Qualifications / Experience

• Current NMC Registration HCPC
• 2 Years’ experience working in ED. Experience of mentorship / assessing students or providing preceptorship.
• Knowledge of Manchester Triage
• PILS / ILS trained
• experience in working in Acute setting (ED, MAU, AAU, ITU - 2 years experience
• Degree in Nursing
• Post registration additional courses
• Completion of or working towards a leadership programme
• APLS/EPLS TNCC/ATNC HMIMMS
• Participation in a change management project
• significant ED experience or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge/ Skills/Ability

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of area coordination / leadership in acute care setting
• Practical teaching experience formally or informally
• Link Nurse Role
• Participation in change management project
• Experience of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.
• advanced plaster training

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying:
Check UK visa eligibility

If applying from overseas, you may also be required to provide a criminal record certificate for any country in which you have lived for 12 months or more during the past 10 years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Vivianne Hill Job title ED Lead Nurse Email address vivianne.hill@nhs.net Telephone number 01480 416291 Additional information 01480 416055

If you have problems applying, contact

Address North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
Telephone 01480 847491