Deputy Charge Nurse; Internal Trust

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 Wardonce 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 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 elevate 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.

• 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 elevate 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…