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Job summary

Main area
General Surgery
Grade
6
Contract
Secondment: 9 months (Maternity Cover)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Fully Flexible)
Job ref
164-7291657
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Medical Centre - Ward C24
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/08/2025 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Deputy Ward Leader - Internal Only

6

Job overview

The post holder will have the ability to be flexible and organised in the workplace with a passion for nursing and will be able to demonstrate clear management and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will support the Band 7 Sister to lead a team of staff to provide a high quality service; ensuring excellent standards of patient care are delivered and maintained within the ward. You will be an effective role model, delivering regular clinical care. The provision of clinical and non-clinical governance is an essential part of the role.

We require an enthusiastic and conscientious team player with excellent communication skills who is well motivated and reliable. Previous experience/current experience as nurse in charge or leading a ward  is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

As part of the senior nurse team you will provide support to all team members and lead by example by working clinically to ensure we provide a high quality, progressive and effective service for all person. 

This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and experience of the band 6 role. 

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy. 

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registered
  • Degree in Nursing
Desirable criteria
  • Possession of Mentoring course or Supervisor/Assessor Training

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust 'We are here for you' behavioural standards.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients Supervision of non registered staff and students Ability to manage the clinical area or ward efficiently and effectively. Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
  • Experience at band 5 for 2 years minimum
Desirable criteria
  • Recent or current experience within the speciality
  • Experience in Audits, datix and e-roster

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate team working and ability to work within a team

Analytical and Judgment Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to identify own learning needs
  • Able to respond to problem situation and to ensure that effective interventions are put in place
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to the NHS policies

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badgeadded for NUH

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Dudley
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812277938
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