Job summaryDeputy Sister ICUPermanent PositionPart-Time (30 hours per week)We are recruiting for a Deputy Sister for the Intensive Care Unit who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care.
Main duties of the jobTo act up for Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader in their absence on a regular basis and to assist in the day-to-day ward management as appropriate to provide management and a high standard clinical leadership.
In conjunction with the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader provide clear and consistent leadership to the team of nurses, achieving and maintaining high morale, based on sound organisation and clear relationships.
All actions in line with NMC codes and other statutory and organisational standards.
Educate and support staff with the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader. Identify staff development needs through the appraisal process.
As a senior member of the Ward/Unit/team is a role model to all members of staff, student nurses and visitors to the Ward/Unit.
Manage & monitor clinical standards in line with the Trust policies through audit process.
To provide information as required, including notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patient and visitors.
Lead on the investigation of concerns related to poor clinical practice or staff management. Escalate all concerns when there is a concern over the care being delivered by an individual.
About usThe Isle of Wight NHS Trust serves a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an on-site day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem of the south coast off England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The Island offers an amazing coast line with beautiful countryside, year round events, festivals and award winning attractions.
Our 2024-2029 '
Working Together, Improving Together' strategy sets out our objectives for the next 5 years, setting the framework for our collaboration to deliver our vision of working together to deliver excellence in care for our patients and communities.
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pro rata, per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time
Reference number470-8228204-TSW
Job locationsSt Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Job responsibilitiesAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Minimum of 2 years relevant post basic clinical experience.
- Evidence of relevant post basic study.
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration;
- ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification or equivalent;
Physical SkillsEssential- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients.
AptitudesEssential- Professional/role model.
- Flexible.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation.
- Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Qualities Framework.
AbilitiesEssential- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability to effectively organise workload.
- ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
- Ability to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
Communication SkillsEssential- Able to deliver complex sensitive information effectively.
- Effective communicator with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Minimum of 2 years relevant post basic clinical experience.
- Evidence of relevant post basic study.
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration;
- ENB 998 or other mentorship qualification or equivalent;
Physical SkillsEssential- Physically capable of performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder e.g. manual handling of patients.
AptitudesEssential- Professional/role model.
- Flexible.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation.
- Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Qualities Framework.
AbilitiesEssential- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
- Ability to effectively organise workload.
- ability to practice independently; ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
- Ability to work autonomously and lead others, demonstrating awareness of own limitations and seeks out appropriate advice and support.
Communication SkillsEssential- Able to deliver complex sensitive information effectively.
- Effective communicator with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameIsle of Wight NHS Trust
AddressSt Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameIsle of Wight NHS Trust
AddressSt Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Sister
Alice Van Den Houten
alice.van-den-houten@nhs.net
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pro rata, per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time
Reference number470-8228204-TSW
Job locationsSt Mary's Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeIsle of Wight NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
