Deputy Ward Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job Overview

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse – Children’s Neurosciences/Spinal Ward (E40)

Location:

Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time (part‑time applications considered)

Hours:

37.5 per week (minimum 30)

Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time)

Job reference:

Closing date: 07/06/2026 23:59

• Lead and support a nursing team to deliver exceptional, holistic care for children and young people with complex neurological conditions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a patient‑centred, high‑standard clinical approach.
• Maintain safe, evidence‑based practice and uphold quality and safety standards.
• Provide compassionate, empathetic support to patients, families and staff.
• Coordinate patient care, manage ward activities, and deputise for the Ward Manager.
• Facilitate clinical audits, continuous improvement initiatives and staff rostering.
• Serve as key contact for patients, visitors, relatives and staff, representing patient perspectives.

• Current Level One NMC registration RN (Child) or RSCN.
• Degree in nursing or currently undertaking one (or equivalent experience).
• Completed IV and CVL competency packages.
• Formal leadership and management training.
• Experience in supervising non‑registered staff, students and mentoring.
• Ability to manage ward operations and provide leadership to a team.
• Experience caring for children with life‑limiting conditions and in a high‑dependency setting.
• Competence in audit, research or link‑nurse activities within the speciality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, basic IT proficiency.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and judgement skills.
• Proactive problem‑solving and ability to implement effective interventions.
• Physical capability to perform nursing duties and manual handling.
• Commitment to continual learning and professional development.

• Collaborative and supportive culture within one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts.
• Opportunities for professional growth, research and education programmes.
• Diverse and inclusive workforce valued and promoted.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly individuals who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or disabled.

All applicants meet the essential criteria will be assessed on a disability confidence basis.