Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister on Fortuneswell Ward, our 17 bedded in-patient ward specialising in the care of adults with cancer and haematological disease, alongside general medical patients.  The ward commonly manages patients who are admitted with acute problems relating to their cancer or its treatment and palliative patients with complex symptom issues.  As a Deputy Sister you will also support the Ward Leader and the wider nursing team with operational running of the ward.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Deputy Sister, who is motivated, forward thinking and enthusiastic to support the Nursing team on the ward in giving the best care for our patients.

The successful candidate will assist in leading the nursing team to maintain the efficient running of the ward. They will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision. They will be required to deputise for the Ward Leader as and when required.

You must be able to work shifts and be flexible to meet the needs of the service. You must possess excellent communication skills and will ideally be competent at venepuncture and cannulation but not essential. Qualifications and experience in administering chemotherapy would be advantageous to the applicant but are not required for this role as we offer full training and support.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership and nursing career whilst engaging in the right training available with this post.

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.