Deputy Sister Women's Outpatients

North Cumbria Integrated Care; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Carlisle seeks a Deputy Sister for the Women's Outpatients Department. The role requires providing high-quality care and support to patients, managing department operations, and promoting health education. Candidates should have a nursing qualification and relevant experience in women's health. This part-time position of 30 hours per week offers excellent benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS Discounts

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification required.
• Experience in women’s health and outpatient services.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care to patients.
• Assist with department operations in the absence of the Band 7 Sister.
• Care for emergency gynaecology patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Knowledge of health care needs

Organizational skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Experience in gynaecology care

Job description

Band 6 Deputy Sister Women’s Outpatients – 30 hours per week.

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Sister to join our team in the Women’s Outpatients Department at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

We believe that happy, supported staff provide the highest standard of care. The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside supportive staff.

Department Overview

Women’s Outpatients is a busy department accepting emergency referrals from GPs, A&E and patients. Within the department we have specialist clinics including Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Early Pregnancy, Fertility and Gynae‑Oncology clinics, among others.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care, advice and support to all patients and their carers attending the women’s outpatient department.
• Promote patients’ own knowledge of health care needs and treatment required, developing confidence in their ability to understand the healing process.
• Work in Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Early Pregnancy, Termination of Pregnancy, Fertility and General Gynaecology clinics.
• Care for emergency gynaecology patients and provide telephone advice and triage for early pregnancy referrals.
• Assist with staff absence management, roster management, recruitment and retention, performance reviews and budget management.
• Run the day‑to‑day department operations in the absence of the Band 7 Sister.

Trust Information

At NCIC we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high‑quality care every time:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Immigration & Sponsorship

Due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold or the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL) is not met. Applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Disability Confident & Armed Forces Covenant

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for this post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB). The cost of DBS will be met by salary deduction.

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40, deducted from salary over a 4‑month period or a one‑off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40, deducted from salary over a 4‑month period or a one‑off payment.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems

Additional Information

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Important Information – please ensure you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

Applications may close earlier than the specified closing date if sufficient responses are received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.