Deputy / Charge Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a Deputy Sister within the Same Day Emergency Care Unit, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist care to patients with medical conditions and lead nurse clinics. You will provide clinical, professional, and operational leadership, regularly taking charge of the unit in the absence of the ward Sister. The position involves ensuring high standards of patient care and safety, collaborating with other services, and actively supporting the development and teaching of staff and learners. You will contribute to service improvement and innovation.
Essential criteria
- Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
- 1st Level Registered General Nurse
- Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
- KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE
- Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself
- Awareness and understanding of current health issues and in particular to demonstrate a good understanding of the NHS Plan and recent initiatives
- Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment An understanding of HR processes and issues pertaining to staff management An understanding of nursing issues in relation to finance management
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
- 1st Level Registered General Nurse
- Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
- Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
- KNOWLEDGE and EXPERIENCE
- Able to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself
- Awareness and understanding of current health issues and in particular to demonstrate a good understanding of the NHS Plan and recent initiatives
- Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment An understanding of HR processes and issues pertaining to staff management An understanding of nursing issues in relation to finance management
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.
Posted 11d ago · Closes in 4d
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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Deputy / Charge Nurse
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
This is an exceptional time to join Same Day Emergency Care at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. We are building a forward-thinking, clinically empowered workforce where diversity, support, and development are at the core of everything we do. Our investment in people and our commitment to strong front-line clinical leadership create an environment where you can truly thrive and make a difference.
In Emergency Same Day Care, excellence is essential; you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the latest evidence-based practice, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality treatment and support.
As Deputy Sister within our Same Day Emergency Care Unit, you will work closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver specialist care to patients with medical conditions and nurse lead clinic such DVT and (MDU) Medical Day unit . This is a dynamic and rewarding role where clinical expertise meets leadership, offering you the opportunity to influence service delivery and enhance patient experience.
We are seeking an experienced Qualified nurse with a strong background in acute medicine supporting patients and their families through complex and often challenging pathways. Alongside your clinical expertise, you will bring leadership and m
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