Job summary
We would like to invite you to become part of the Diabetes and Endocrinology team at Peterborough City Hospital. We are a very friendly and welcoming team, who strive to provide the best high-quality care to our patients. The team has its very own enthusiastic consultants and nurses who provide the very best patient centred specialised care.

Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time.

Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate for this position would be a highly motivated, flexible, dynamic, caring and experienced Registered Nurse. You will have the ability to work autonomously as well as having good organisational and communication skills. You would be helping to manage the day to day running of the ward and supporting the Ward Manager with all aspects of managing the ward team and developing their skills and competence.

You will be fully supported by the matron, ward manager and other band 6's that work regularly on the floor alongside the team, embedding the highest level of nursing skills and care. We strive to promote a friendly and supportive environment where learning from each other is paramount.

About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 176-Med-8216378
Closing date: 28 October 2026

Person Specification
Professional qualifications

• Essential: Registered nurse. 24 months experience of speciality and or relevant post registration course
• Essential: Teaching qualification.
• Essential: ILS Provider.

Experience

• Essential: Demonstrates an understanding of: Accountability & responsibility, Evidence based practice, Clinical supervision, Ability to lead a clinical area/service
• Essential: Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to the post.
• Essential: Awareness of role of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.
• Essential: Ability to function as part of the multi professional team.
• Essential: Can demonstrate the clinical decision making process. Ability to assess the competence of others.
• Essential: Evidence based Practice

Skills

• Essential: Communication: Verbal, Non verbal, Written
• Desirable: Leadership Course

Other

• Essential: A team leader who shows Initiative and is a pro-active problem solver.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager, amy williams, amy.williams13@nhs.net, 01733677646

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