Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Sister

The closing date is 11 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered nurse with experience within an Orthopaedic or Outpatients setting to join our established team.

The Rowley Bristow Unit is a exciting fast pact Orthopaedic unit that provides outpatients care to Orthopaedic trauma and elective patients. The Rowley Bristow is a unique place to work and develop, we see a wide spectrum of patients that include the elderly and children. We are proud to be able to support patients whatever their individual needs are.

In this post you will support the Unit manager and the team in providing a safe and effective service. You will support the team in their individual development, while you will also have the opportunity to develop you own skills and career progression.

Main duties of the job

Work as a Team Leader and Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse within the framework of team nursing based on the unit with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.

To take lead responsibility for co-ordinating and facilitating the training, educational and development needs of staff.

To take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to the clinic environment.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • On-site Nurseries
  • On-site staff cafes
  • On-site parking
  • Support in career development
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year pa, inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-NM5123-SK

Job locations

Rowley Bristow Unit St Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.
  • Be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
  • Work as a Team Leader and Deputise for the Department Sister/Charge Nurse within the framework of team nursing in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.
  • Take lead responsibility for co-ordinating and facilitating the training, educational and development needs of staff.
  • Take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to the clinic environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.
  • Be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
  • Work as a Team Leader and Deputise for the Department Sister/Charge Nurse within the framework of team nursing in accordance with the nursing philosophy of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust.
  • Take lead responsibility for co-ordinating and facilitating the training, educational and development needs of staff.
  • Take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice appropriate to the clinic environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Orthopaedic experience or outpatient experience
  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Minimum 18 months of Band 5 experience

Desirable

  • Experience in supervisory role

Skills

Essential

  • Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor competency
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to organise own work schedule

Desirable

  • Able to organise work schedule for the team
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Orthopaedic experience or outpatient experience
  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Minimum 18 months of Band 5 experience

Desirable

  • Experience in supervisory role

Skills

Essential

  • Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor competency
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to organise own work schedule

Desirable

  • Able to organise work schedule for the team

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.

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.

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rowley Bristow Unit St Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rowley Bristow Unit St Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Cherie Hughes

cherie.hughes@nhs.net

01932723646

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year pa, inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-NM5123-SK

Job locations

Rowley Bristow Unit St Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


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