Deputy Sister - St. Helen's Ward Internal Trust

We currently have an exciting secondment opportunity for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join the St Helens wards team.

If you are enthusiastic, committed to patient safety and believe in the importance of effective teamwork, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for a dynamic, skilled and compassionate individual who can lead by example, inspire and support colleagues, and drive high standards of clinical practice.

This role would suit someone who is committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred patient care, empowering colleagues to develop their skills and knowledge, and making a positive difference to both patients and the wider team. You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the ward, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture, and ensuring that safety, quality and patient experience remain at the heart of everything we do.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, bring fresh ideas and help us deliver the highest standards of care, we would love to hear from you.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend that you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance for shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please seek job description and main responsibility selection below to understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the job description

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.

Company:
Isle of Wight NHS Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG
Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

• Safeguard the delivery of high standards of care
• The accountability within the role in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council code (NMC), stating you must work together for the safeguarding and well being of the public
• Supervise, educate, train and develop the workforce within your area of Responsibility
• To be accountable and responsible for the delivery of high standards of care in your area.
• Act as an advocate for patients at all time, to ensure the highest levels of care are delivered.
• Deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader to cover the management of the ward or clinical unit in their absence as and when required.
• In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader provide effective Clinical leadership
• In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse be responsible for the delivery of High standards of nursing care to all patients
• In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse be accountable and responsible for the clinical standards of care delivered within the service area.
• In conjunction with the Sister/Charge…