Deputy Sister​/Charge Nurse

Deputy Sister – Oral and Facial Surgery

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our Oral and Facial Surgery team as a Deputy Sister. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care within a dynamic and supportive clinical environment.

In this role, you will work closely with the Unit Sister to lead and support the nursing team, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients undergoing oral surgery procedures. You will assist with day‑to‑day operational management, mentor junior staff, and help drive service improvements and high clinical standards. The role requires you to be flexible, resilient, forward‑thinking, enthusiastic, and a positive motivator.

You will deputise and support the Department Sister to lead a team of registered and unregistered nurses, ensuring team and individual learning and development.

You will work alongside a variety of multi‑disciplinary team members (Maxillofacial and Oral surgeons, Orthodontic consultants, Specialty doctors, staff nurses, and dental nurses) to provide the safest and best quality care in an outpatient setting.

As a team we undertake a variety of procedures in both our General Anaesthetic Suite and treatment rooms and care for both adult and paediatric patients.

You will be supported by the department sister and will be actively encouraged in your continuing professional development through the use of a care group specific Personal Development Plan and local competency packs.

• Registered nurse or ODP with experience in surgical or outpatient settings.
• Demonstrates leadership and communication skills, or is willing to work towards this.
• Committed to patient‑centred care and continuous professional development.
• Capable of working confidently in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference within Oral Surgery, we'd love to hear from you.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people— a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research‑active organisation.

It’s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence‑based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.