Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

Job Description

Step Into Leadership: Become Our Next Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse – Ward 42, King’s Mill Hospital

Location: King’s Mill Hospital, Nottinghamshire
Contract: Full-Time
Closing Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse seeking your next leadership challenge? Do you have the drive to support both patients and colleagues in a fast-paced hospital environment? If so, Ward 42 at King’s Mill Hospital invites you to apply for the role of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse – a vital leadership position at the heart of our outstanding care provision.

About the Role

As Deputy Ward Leader, you’ll work hand in hand with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to lead a dynamic and committed team. This is a hands-on role where your clinical skills, decision-making, and supportive leadership will directly impact patient care and team morale.

In this position, you will:

• Regularly take charge of the ward, ensuring excellent patient outcomes and a positive environment for both staff and patients.
• Lead by example in delivering compassionate, evidence-based clinical care.
• Support and monitor clinical governance processes and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to develop and maintain personalised care plans.

Ward 42 provides care for up to 24 patients, with a mix of bays and private en-suite rooms. You will be part of a supportive, well-integrated medical team and play a key role in helping to deliver patient-centred care that makes a real difference.

Why Join Us?

We are Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a high-performing, award-winning Trust that proudly serves over 420,000 residents across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire. We are committed to delivering care that we would want for our own families – safe, compassionate, and personalised.

Highlights include:

• Rated ‘Outstanding’ for care by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• King’s Mill Hospital is the only NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands rated ‘Outstanding’.
• Voted best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven consecutive years (National NHS Staff Survey).

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we champion kindness, respect, and teamwork – not just for patients, but for every colleague too.

Visa Sponsorship & Immigration Guidance

Please note: Not all NHS roles are eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. For full guidance on eligibility, please refer to the official GOV.UK pages:

🔗 Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs – GOV.UK

🔗 Skilled Worker visa overview – GOV.UK

As of 9 April 2024, changes in Home Office guidance may affect applicants switching visa types, even if their role is listed. Please ensure you meet all the criteria before applying.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We invite you to become part of a Trust where clinical leadership, professional growth, and genuine care go hand in hand. Review the full job description and person specification for more details.

For informal enquiries or to find out more, please reach out to the Ward Manager or recruitment team via our NHS Jobs portal.

Join us on Ward 42, and help lead the way in delivering care that changes lives.