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Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Cardiac Unit
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 day(s) ago
Reference: 2422910
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for experienced nurses to join us in a senior role within our progressive and forward thinking department. The candidate must have a knowledge and interest in Cardiology.
The successful applicant will work alongside senior nursing and medical staff to ensure a high standard of clinical care is delivered and that our team of enthusiastic and skilled nursing staff receive appropriate education and professional development.
You will need:
- Recent cardiology experience as a Band 5
- Post registration qualification or experience Cardiac care
- Degree level education (or a commitment to work towards)
The successful applicant will be a good communicator, provide a high standard of clinical skills, and be keen to help drive and influence innovative practice within isolation nursing.
Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.
Main duties of the job
To act as team leader taking responsibility for the organisation and day to day management of a team of nurses.
To effectively lead and be responsible for the ward team and clinical care carried out in a designated area in absence of and in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
To lead in designated area/s in close liaison with the Ward Manager, Matrons and the Practice Development Team to provide the highest quality of assessment and evaluated care required to support each patient in their care pathway.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
176-Med-8278066
Job locations
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- 1ST Level Registration.
- Minimum 3 Years experience within Acute Cardiology
- Mentorship module/Preceptor training
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- ILS / ALS trained
- Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Management qualification
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Uses evidence-based practice to support patient care delivery
- Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
- Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application
- Demonstration of autonomous practice
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice
- Working knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives
Desirable
- Management experience
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- 1ST Level Registration.
- Minimum 3 Years experience within Acute Cardiology
- Mentorship module/Preceptor training
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- ILS / ALS trained
- Post registration qualification relevant to clinical speciality
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Management qualification
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Uses evidence-based practice to support patient care delivery
- Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
- Understanding of Healthcare Governance and its application
- Demonstration of autonomous practice
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice
- Working knowledge of Trust and National Nursing initiatives
Desirable
- Management experience
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)