Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister for Older Peoples Same Day Emergency Care unit.

We are looking for a high calibre individual with good interpersonal and communication skills. You will be motivated to develop professionally in a supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have staff nurse experience within an Acute setting or similar area and can display expertise in assessing patients.

Applicants need to be a Registered Nurse.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 16th November 2026

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of flow, patient safety and staff on this busy Same Day Emergency Care Unit.

You will be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills including being proficient in extended clinical roles expected in the care of the acute patient as well as experience with frailty.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and build strong communication links with the OPAU Co-Ordinator, Emergency Department, Management and the Multi-Disciplinary Teams

About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa/pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-ME06977
Job locations: Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• They will be responsible for the safe co-ordination of the SDEC on a shift to shift basis ensuring patient flow is maintained in a timely fashion.
• They will be responsible for maintain the safety of the unit on a shift by shift basis, escalating any issues to the Band 7/Management team.
• They will deliver planned care to a group of patients working within the standards of proficiency out lined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
• They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed.
• They will be managing the phone hub to ensure patients are streamed to the right pathway facilitating a good patient journey at the front door.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Experience at Band 5 Level in relevant speciality
• Teaching qualification, SLIP/Mentorship
• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Deteriorating Adults Course

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience within relevant specialities

Desirable

• Previous acting Band 6

Knowledge
Essential

• Has knowledge of Acute Medicine

Desirable

• Have knowledge of SDC pathways on both sites

Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Ability to work unsupervised with own initiative

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.

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

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron Victoria Knapman, v.knapman@nhs.net

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