Deputy Charge Nurse UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse – Ward B12
NHS Forth Valley

Join our dedicated team on Ward B12, an 18-bed ward specialising in a range of surgical fields including ENT, Maxillofacial, Urology, General Surgery, and Ophthalmology. We deliver expert, patient-focused care across these specialties, prioritising safety, compassion, and a smooth journey for every patient from the moment they arrive until they leave us.

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic and skilled nurses ready to step up as Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse. If you’re passionate about surgical nursing, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have solid experience in these areas, this could be the perfect next move for you.

In this leadership role, you’ll support the Charge Nurse by guiding the team, taking charge of shifts, and ensuring excellent standards of care. You’ll handle everything from assessing and prioritising patients who become unwell to coordinating safe admissions, discharges, and transfers. As a visible role model, you’ll champion compassionate practice, patient advocacy, and high-quality outcomes while always maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, openness, and integrity.

We also value your commitment to education and growth. You’ll play a key part in mentoring students and new staff, supporting preceptorship programmes, and creating learning opportunities on the ward. We’re equally invested in your own professional development and encourage you to keep building your expertise.

If you’re motivated, reliable, and ready to lead by example in a supportive multi-disciplinary team serving our local communities, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Megan Fleming, Senior Charge Nurse – 01324 567509 / 01324 567953
Tracy Ross, Lead Nurse – 01324 567506

Important update on working hours

Starting from 1 April 2026, the full-time working week under Agenda for Change will reduce from 37 to 36 hours, with part-time hours adjusted accordingly. To keep take-home pay the same, there will be a matching increase in the hourly rate.

Certificate of Sponsorship / Visa Information

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please review the eligibility rules for the Skilled Worker visa or Health and Care Worker visa routes carefully. NHS Forth Valley may sponsor eligible candidates for suitable posts, but this depends on meeting the minimum salary threshold and other Home Office criteria. Sponsorship is considered case-by-case after interview and during pre-employment checks — it is not guaranteed.

For the latest details on visa options and requirements, visit the official UK Government guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad.

This position requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More details are available at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Application notes

Please complete all sections of the application form yourself with genuine, original answers based on your own experience and knowledge. We strongly discourage the use of AI tools, automated software, or third-party help to draft or edit responses. Submitting AI-generated content may lead to your application being removed from consideration.

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NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality, diversity, and supporting disabled people. We guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria — just call our Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 to discuss any adjustments needed for your application or interview.

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