Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister with proven acute hospital experience to work within Gynaecology department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic nurse who is motivated and has a passion for delivering high quality care to join our small but friendly team. This is full time, fixed term/secondment post until 30/11/2025. Main duties of the job Assumes responsibility, as delegated by the Ward Sister, for the management of both human and financial resources, within the department in an effective and efficient manner, liaising with speciality matron, Service Manager and Associate Director as required. Use clinical expertise and work in a collaborative way to extend the role of nursing to meet the needs of the patient, carer and family. (Delivery of care in accordance with Working in New Ways guidelines. Acts as a role model to develop and encourage harmonious working relationships and professional rapport within the department and with other disciplines, departments and external agencies. Adopts a team leadership style that motivates and empowers staff in attaining and developing high standards of patient care and professional development. Ensures that the communication system with patients flows with current information to and from hospital meetings, link nurses forums and greater healthcare economy for all ward staff. Ensures compliance with all Trust policies local and legal requirements relating to clinical care and Health & Safety. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 8 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR03-25 Job locations Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role, please see attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role, please see attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in an acute hospital setting Coaching/Mentoring Experience leading teams Colposcopy, PMB and ambulatory clinic experience Desirable Previous experience at Band 6 Evidence of teaching/assessing Evidence of involvement in research and audit Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse First level Post registration qualification relevant to area up to post graduate diploma level ILS certificate as relevant to the area Desirable Nursing/Management degree NVQ assessors qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in an acute hospital setting Coaching/Mentoring Experience leading teams Colposcopy, PMB and ambulatory clinic experience Desirable Previous experience at Band 6 Evidence of teaching/assessing Evidence of involvement in research and audit Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse First level Post registration qualification relevant to area up to post graduate diploma level ILS certificate as relevant to the area Desirable Nursing/Management degree NVQ assessors qualification 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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)