Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Docking
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to join the dynamic Vascular Ward team as a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse. You will provide specialist care for patients with complex vascular conditions, including post-operative vascular surgery and diabetic foot disease. The role involves acting as a visible clinical leader, supporting the Ward Sister, leading shifts, and supervising junior staff. You will promote high standards of nursing practice, patient safety, and contribute to quality improvement within a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities
- Act as a visible clinical leader within the ward
- Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of the ward
- Lead shifts, coordinating safe and effective patient care
- Support and supervise junior staff, students and new starters
- Deliver expert clinical care to patients with complex vascular needs
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
- Organisational and time management skills
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Highly motivated
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Docking
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced registered nurse to join our dynamic Vascular Ward team as a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.
Docking Ward provides specialist care for patients with complex vascular conditions, including post-operative vascularsurgery, limb ischaemia, diabetic foot disease and emergency admissions. This role is ideal for a nurse who ispassionate about high-quality patient care, staff development and clinical leadership.
As a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, you will:
- Act as a visible clinical leader within the ward
- Support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of the ward
- Lead shifts, coordinating safe and effective patient care
- Support and supervise junior staff, students and new starters
- Promote high standards of nursing practice, patient safety and experience
- Act as a role model for professional practice and Trust values
- Contribute to quality improvement, audit and service development
The successful candidate into this post will expect:
- A supportive and experienced senior nursing team
- Structured induction and development into the Band 6 role
- Opportunities for further training and leadership development
- Exposure t
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