Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse – Emergency Department: Sponsorship Available

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Due to exciting developments within our Emergency Department, we are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Registered Nurses to join our team as Deputy Sister/Charge Nurses. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and strong clinical leadership within a fast-paced and rewarding emergency care environment.

Our Emergency Department is innovative, dynamic and recognised for delivering excellent patient outcomes and high standards across key quality indicators. We are committed to continuous improvement and providing outstanding care, whilst creating a positive, supportive and inclusive workplace for our staff.

As a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in the daily coordination of the department, leading and supporting colleagues to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will help maintain patient flow, promote clinical excellence and drive quality improvements across all areas of the department.

We are committed to supporting your professional and leadership development. With guidance from our Lead Nursing Team, you will have access to tailored learning opportunities to help you reach your full potential whilst making a real difference to patients, colleagues and the wider organisation. Join us and help shape the future of emergency care.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

  • Good communication skills with clear written and oral skills
  • Proven management skills- effective organisation abilities, supervisory skills, leadership skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of personal and professional development in critical care practice/ management

Desirable

  • Diploma level study, or the willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Experience within Accident & Emergency

Contractual Requirements

Essential

  • Regular attendance
  • Ability to work flexibly

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).

Closing Date: 15 November 2026

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