North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse - Ambulatory Care Unit - Huntingdon

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Job summary

Advance Your Nursing Career in Acute and Ambulatory Care!

Are you ready to take on an exciting role within the Urgent Emergency Care Division? We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our Acute Assessment Unit and Ambulatory Care Unit. This fast-paced environment offers a wealth of opportunities to develop your clinical skills and broaden your experience across a diverse range of patient conditions.

We are passionate about supporting our nursing team, and this role offers you a valuable opportunity to gain skills in roster management, shift escalation, and other leadership competencies essential for career advancement. Our team strives to reflect the Trust's values and standards, and we encourage a culture of professional growth and learning.

If you are a dynamic nurse eager to grow in a supportive and challenging environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us to make a meaningful impact at the start of the patient journey!

This is a year secondment/ fixed term position for 1 year

Main duties of the job

In this dual-role position, you will work alongside a supportive team, guided by our Matron and Divisional Head of Nursing. You will be responsible for:

  • Providing high-quality, initial assessments and care for acutely ill patients.
  • Coordinating patient transfers to appropriate wards, managing discharges, and collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Supporting emergency day cases and ongoing treatment plans in Ambulatory Care.
  • Acting as the nurse in charge, leading the team and ensuring a smooth workflow.
  • Managing a small team, including staff development, managing attendance, and facilitating appraisals

*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-U-7008410

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of responsibilities

Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

  • 1st Level NMC Registration
  • 2 years' experience within speciality/acute care area
  • ILS trained
  • Evidence of leadership qualities
  • Mentorship module/Preceptor training

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
  • Management qualification
  • Leadership course

Experience

Desirable

  • Management experience

Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

  • 1st Level NMC Registration
  • 2 years' experience within speciality/acute care area
  • ILS trained
  • Evidence of leadership qualities
  • Mentorship module/Preceptor training

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
  • Management qualification
  • Leadership course

Experience

Desirable

  • Management experience

Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister

Kathryn Mulgrew

kathryn.mulgrew@nhs.net

01480416105

Details

Date posted

24 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-U-7008410

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


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