Deputy Sister / Deputy Charge Nurse - C4 Head and Neck Ward

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join the senior head and neck nursing team on Ward C4E as a permanent Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. C4E is a 14 bedded ward, specialising in ear, nose and throat (ENT) and oral maxillofacial (OMF). We are a forward thinking, innovative ward, with a supportive multidisciplinary team and friendly, dynamic nursing staff.

The successful applicant will have excellent skills and knowledge in the clinical management of head and neck patients and complex airway management. They will be an exceptional role model, leading by example in their provision of high quality, patient-centred care. They will demonstrate strong inter-personal and organisational skills, the ability to delegate effectively, co-ordinate the team, monitor and audit nursing standards, manage conflict and patient flow. They will provide leadership, direction, support and training to the nursing team. Furthermore, they will assist in creating a happy and safe environment, where staff are fulfilled and morale is high.

Please note: The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse post requires the applicant to work full time, and will be predominantly day shift working, with occasional night shifts. This also includes weekends and bank holidays.

This role required NMC Registration

Base Location: Poole Hospital, with relocation to RBH soon. Move date TBC.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site in 2026 (date to be confirmed).

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

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