Deputy Ward Manager | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to undertake a role as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager on Fletcher Ward.

Fletcher Ward is a fast-paced, JACIE accredited, 18 bedded Bone Marrow Transplant Unit caring for a diverse group of patients with haematological conditions and malignancies. We provide elective treatments, encompassing systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT), CAR-T and acute/emergency care for patients from across Nottinghamshire and the surrounding regions experiencing complications secondary to their underlying disease or the treatments they have undergone.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and hard-working individual with proven clinical and leadership/management skills to join our competent and dedicated team in providing the highest standard of evidence-based, holistic patient care.

The successful candidate will:

Act as the deputy to the ward manager, regularly taking charge of the ward and ensuring that the standards and quality of care given to patients, together with the environment in which care is delivered, are maintain at a high standard.

Be an effective leader and role model and will be expected to provide regular direct clinical care and use experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non‑clinical governance.

Work flexibly as a member of the ward team and in support of the Ward Manager to ensure standards are being maintained, evaluated, and where necessary improved.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

For a comprehensive job description and person specification please see the attached documents below.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and hard-working individual with proven clinical and leadership/management skills to join our competent and dedicated team in providing the highest standard of evidence-based, holistic patient care.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026