The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse supports the Sister or Charge Nurse in managing Appley Ward and delivering safe, effective, person-centred care. Requirements typically include active NMC registration, relevant post-registration nursing experience, evidence of clinical competence, and strong knowledge of patient assessment, medicines management, safeguarding, infection prevention and risk management. The successful candidate is expected to provide clinical leadership, supervise and develop staff, coordinate shifts, support patient flow, maintain accurate records and promote high standards of care. Good communication, compassion, organisation, decision-making and the ability to work effectively under pressure are essential. Experience in the ward's specialty and a willingness to participate in service improvement, audits and multidisciplinary teamwork would be advantageous.
Isle of Wight NHS Trust provides hospital, community, mental health and ambulance services to residents and visitors across the Isle of Wight. Its main acute hospital is St Mary's Hospital in Newport, supported by community sites and services throughout the island. The Trust employs a diverse workforce of clinical, support and corporate professionals and works closely with local health and social care partners. As the island's principal NHS provider, it serves a unique population that includes seasonal visitors and people living in rural and coastal communities. The organisation focuses on safe, compassionate, integrated care, staff development and improving access to services. Employees may benefit from NHS terms and conditions, including pension arrangements, annual leave, professional development opportunities and access to occupational wellbeing support.
The Isle of Wight is a compact English island south of Hampshire, known for beaches, coastal walks, sailing, festivals and historic towns such as Newport, Ryde, Cowes and Shanklin. Employment is concentrated in healthcare, tourism, hospitality, education, retail, construction, marine industries and public services. The lifestyle is generally quieter and more community-oriented than on the mainland, although summer can be busy and housing availability varies by location. Ferries connect the island with Portsmouth, Lymington and Southampton, while local buses serve the main towns. UK and Irish citizens can work without a visa. International applicants normally need an appropriate UK work visa, often NHS sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker route, subject to current eligibility and registration requirements. Relocating staff should budget for transport, accommodation and ferry travel, and confirm sponsorship and housing arrangements before accepting an offer.
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