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INTERNAL IOW APPLICANTS ONLY

Full-Time (37.5 hours)

Permanent Position

Are you a motivated and caring nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills?

We currently have a vacancy at Level C, with the successful candidate moving to Mottistone Ward once our exciting expansion of 8 additional beds is complete.

Mottistone Ward is an elective surgical and soon orthopaedic ward, offering a great opportunity to be part of a developing team and help shape the future of our service.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care, enjoys supporting colleagues, and is keen to contribute to a positive and friendly team environment.

If you are ready for a new challenge, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and would like to grow your leadership experience, we would love to hear from you!

Come and be part of our journey as Mottistone Ward grows and develops. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities - Deputy Charge Nurse

  • Support the Charge Nurse in the day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

  • Provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients undergoing elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures.

  • Act as a role model, promoting professional standards and a positive, supportive team culture.

  • Support, guide and supervise nursing staff, healthcare support workers and students.

  • Assist with staff allocation and ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix to meet patients' needs.

  • Monitor patients' conditions, recognise changes in clinical status and escalate concerns promptly.

  • Promote safe admission, transfer and discharge processes, supporting effective patient flow.

  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and achieve the best outcomes for patients.

  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including care plans, clinical observations and handovers.

  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention and control, and compliance with local policies and procedures.

  • Support the development of the ward as the service expands, including the introduction of 8 additional beds.

  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits and the ongoing development of ward services.

  • Help create a welcoming environment where patients, relatives and colleagues feel valued, respected and supported.

Details

  • Date posted: 29 October 2026
  • Closing date: 08 November 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 6
  • Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata, per annum
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 470-8366478-TSW
  • Job locations: St Marys Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Support the Charge Nurse in the day-to-day leadership and management of Mottistone Ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

  • Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to patients undergoing elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures, promoting dignity, respect and positive patient experiences.

  • Act as a positive role model, promoting professional nursing standards, clinical excellence and a supportive, inclusive team culture.

  • Provide leadership, guidance and supervision to nursing staff, healthcare support workers and students, supporting their learning and professional development.

  • Assist with staff allocation and deployment, ensuring safe staffing levels and an appropriate skill mix to meet patients needs.

  • Support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, ensuring care is evidence-based and responsive to individual needs.

  • Monitor patients clinical conditions, recognise and respond to deterioration, and escalate concerns promptly in line with local policies and procedures.

  • Promote safe and effective admission, transfer and discharge processes, supporting patient flow and continuity of care.

  • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support timely clinical decision-making and achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, care plans, clinical observations and handovers.

  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention and control, medicines management and compliance with relevant policies, procedures and professional standards.

  • Support the Charge Nurse in managing the ward environment, resources and daily operational challenges, maintaining a safe, organised and welcoming clinical setting.

  • Contribute to the ongoing development of Mottistone Ward as the service expands, including the introduction of eight additional beds, helping to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and service development activities to enhance patient care and ward performance.

  • Support staff engagement, wellbeing and development, encouraging open communication, teamwork and a culture of continuous learning.

  • Help create a welcoming and supportive environment in which patients, relatives and colleagues feel valued, listened to and respected.

  • Deputise for the Charge Nurse when required, providing clinical leadership and supporting the smooth running of the ward.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
  • NMC registered
Desirable
  • Leadership Programme

Skills, Experience and Aptitudes

Essential
  • Able to make judgements based on evidence-based practice and translate this for use in the ward environment
  • To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for patients
  • Evidence of relevant post basic study
  • Professional/role model
  • Flexible
  • Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
  • Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Communicate with patients and relatives demonstrating compassion and a professional approach

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Employer details

  • Employer name: Isle of Wight NHS Trust
  • Address: St Marys Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom
  • Employer's website: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/