Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Gynaecology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role in Gynaecology, offering clinical and leadership responsibilities. The post supports specialist care across a 16-bedded ward, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU), and outpatient department. It involves senior clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality patient care, and coordinating services. The role combines hands-on clinical expertise with supervisory duties, ideal for an experienced nurse seeking an autonomous leadership position.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal professional file
Desirable criteria
- A1 Vocational Assessor's Qualification or equivalent e.g. D32 / D33
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/patient review
- Attitude, aptitude
- 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
- Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the speciality
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
- Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of a personal professional file
- A1 Vocational Assessor's Qualification or equivalent e.g. D32 / D33
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/patient review
- Attitude, aptitude
- 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
- Significant experience at Band 5 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the speciality
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 - Gynaecology
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/charge nurse in gynaecology. This is a clinical and leadership role supporting safe, compassionate, specialist care across the speciality, including a 16 bedded ward with an emergency pathway, Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU), andoutpatient department.
The Band 6 Deputy provides senior clinical leadership, ensures high-quality patient care, and supports the day-to-day coordination of services across the gynaecology departments. The role blends hands-on clinical expertise with supervisory responsibilities, making it ideal for an experienced nurse ready to step into a more autonomous leadership position.
All staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrateNNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behavioursthat support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical leadership -- Act as a visible, supportive senior nurse, leading shifts, coordinating patientflow, and ensuring safe staffing across all areas.
- Specialist gynaecology care -- Deliver and oversee evidence-based care for patients with acute and chronic gynaecological c
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