Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our busy multi - speciality Outpatients Department within Hinckley Health centre. We cover a wide range of specialities including Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, along with Nurse Led - Light Therapy and Skin Analytics clinics.
We are looking for a dynamic forward thinking individual who is committed to providing the best care for our patients and who has a real passion for leading and nurturing teams.
We are offering a full time Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse position.
The post will require you to lead the Hinckley Outpatient team with support from the Band 7 Community Outpatient Lead, ensuring safe timely care is delivered to our patients within the multidisciplinary team. Management responsibilities will include managing Healthroster, staff sickness, appraisals, clinic coordination and staff development/training, working in line with the trust vision. A flexible approach to working will be required. Previous Band 6/management experience would be advantageous but full training will be given to the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for delivering high quality patient experience by clinic co-ordination of the outpatients department.
- Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the department team.
- Supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the outpatients process, including the support of staff within Nurse Led Clinics.
- Take charge of the given area with support from the Community Outpatient Lead who has 24 hour accountability and responsibility of the 6 Community Hospital Outpatient Departments.
- Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
- Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
- Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Details
Date posted
23 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-7718467-CSI-A
Job locations
Hinckley and District Hospital
Mount Road
Hinckley
LE10 1AG
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe and effective co-ordination of all clinics on a daily basis, ensuring a high quality patient experience.
- Provide advice, education, support and information to patients and their relatives / carers as required and involve patients, relatives / carers in the planning and delivery of care.
- Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role
- Work collaboratively with the Education and Practice Development team, Clinical Support Nurses and Multi Professional Teams to ensure that education and development opportunities are provided for Outpatient team to enable staff to be both confident and competent to perform their roles safely.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe and effective co-ordination of all clinics on a daily basis, ensuring a high quality patient experience.
- Provide advice, education, support and information to patients and their relatives / carers as required and involve patients, relatives / carers in the planning and delivery of care.
- Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role
- Work collaboratively with the Education and Practice Development team, Clinical Support Nurses and Multi Professional Teams to ensure that education and development opportunities are provided for Outpatient team to enable staff to be both confident and competent to perform their roles safely.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN - first level
- Diploma or Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience.
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in clinical practice
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise.
Desirable
- Development of multi- disciplinary working practices
- Experience or working within an Outpatients Department
- Management/Leadership at Band 6 Level.
- Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of successful change management.
- Ability to prioritise.
- Dynamic individual, able to lead a team.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Effective Communicator and negotiator
- Acts as a clinical role model and as a mentor, assessor and support for learners within department.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across health care settings.
Desirable
- Project management
- Experience of patient and public involvement in service delivery.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy.
- Ability to effectively problem solve
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Audit experience / research skills.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
- Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working. Ability to use initiative and coordinate team.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of budgetary management
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN - first level
- Diploma or Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development.
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership Programme
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience.
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in clinical practice
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise.
Desirable
- Development of multi- disciplinary working practices
- Experience or working within an Outpatients Department
- Management/Leadership at Band 6 Level.
- Demonstrates experience of clinical risk management
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of successful change management.
- Ability to prioritise.
- Dynamic individual, able to lead a team.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Effective Communicator and negotiator
- Acts as a clinical role model and as a mentor, assessor and support for learners within department.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across health care settings.
Desirable
- Project management
- Experience of patient and public involvement in service delivery.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of NHS plan and national nursing strategy.
- Ability to effectively problem solve
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Audit experience / research skills.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
- Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working. Ability to use initiative and coordinate team.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of budgetary management
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Hinckley and District Hospital
Mount Road
Hinckley
LE10 1AG
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Hinckley and District Hospital
Mount Road
Hinckley
LE10 1AG
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)