Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister with proven acute hospital experience to work within Gynaecology department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic nurse with TOP service experience who is motivated and has a passion for delivering high quality care to join our small but friendly team. This is part time- 27 hours per week, fixed term/secondment post until September 2027

Main duties of the job
To effectively manage and develop a nursing team and provide professional and clinical leadership in the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective care of patients, families and staff. To work with nurses and other identified team members (MDT) on a one to one/group basis to develop and enhance clinical skills and practice To deputise for the department sister to ensure appropriate senior cover at all times

About us
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: NDD-000217

Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. For further information about this role please contact Katie Keymer katie.keymer@esneft.nhs.uk

Working at ESNEFT
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Notes
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended. In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary. If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential:

• Registered Nurse First Level
• Post registration qualification relevant to area up to post graduate diploma level
• ILS certificate as relevant to the area
• Student assessor

Qualifications - Desirable:

• Nursing / Management degree
• Willingness to undertake further academic study
• NVQ assessors qualification

Experience - Essential:

• Experience leading teams
• Clinical expertise
• Coaching/Mentoring
• Managing change
• Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
• Colposcopy, PMB and ambulatory clinic experience.
• TOP service experience
• Managing administration of medications and care of termination of pregnancy and miscarriage

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.

Employer details
Employer name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
Ward Sister, Katie Keymer, katie.keymer@esneft.nhs.uk

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