Job summary An opportunity to join one of our emergency surgical wards as a band 6 deputy ward management sister/ charge nurse has arisen, we are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated experienced nurses to join our team to support leading the department to excellence. If you are seeking to advance your career in your first charge nurse role or are experienced looking for a change of department. We are a diverse team who strive for further improvement and will be able to support you to develop and enhance your knowledge in both surgical care and leadership and management skills. You will be providing patient centred care in the heart of all you do with the full support of the multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. As part of the team, you will be supporting the ward manager in the admission of the patients to the ward and delivering care pre- and post-operatively, including enhancing patients' recovery and speeding up the discharge process. This role will give you a great opportunity to develop and learn how to manage a consolidated nursing team, supporting the ward manager in the management of rosters, sickness, training and clinical auditing. You will be responsible for the care and development of both junior colleagues and student nurses, creating an atmosphere conductive to learning and practice development, whilst also planning, providing and maintaining effective nursing care to our patients/clients and their relatives. Main duties of the job To provide effective clinical and holistic individualised family centred care to the patients and families, ensuring delivery is to the highest standard. Maintaining evidenced based practice is performed at all times, being responsible for updating own knowledge and skills in line with the Trust polices, multidisciplinary team and the NMC Code. Developing leadership skills, actively participating in service development. To take charge and run the ward on a shift by shift basis, supporting the ward manager to deliver a well lead unit, act as an advocate for both staff and patients to ensure safe care to our patients. About us Our Organisation The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire. Our Values The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences: Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 292-7026234-SCC Job locations The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Hamstel Road Harlow CM20 1QX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification. This is available to download at anytime. Person Specification Experience Essential Recent post registration experience within a similar clinical setting Ability to assess, plan care and evaluate care for a variety of patients Desirable Previous experience working in acute ward setting Experience of supervising others Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (part 1 register) Evidence of continued professional development Skills Essential Able to manage the ward in the absence of the ward manager Excellent communication skills both verbal and non verbal Person Specification Experience Essential Recent post registration experience within a similar clinical setting Ability to assess, plan care and evaluate care for a variety of patients Desirable Previous experience working in acute ward setting Experience of supervising others Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (part 1 register) Evidence of continued professional development Skills Essential Able to manage the ward in the absence of the ward manager Excellent communication skills both verbal and non verbal 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 The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Hamstel Road Harlow CM20 1QX Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)