Main area Surgical assessment ward Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment can be discussed at interview) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 272-7254772
Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/08/2025 23:59
Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Surgical Assessment Ward
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to join our dynamic friendly surgical nursing team on Surgical Assessment Ward for 12 months maternity leave cover.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our well established nursing team with a commitment to delivering high quality individualised patient centred care.
The roles will provide the successful applicant to demonstrate a level of clinical leadership and enhance their management skills.
Evidence of at least 2 years post registration experience at a senior staff nurse level within a surgical environment is essential. The successful applicants will also possess the relevant knowledge and skills in managing, teaching and supervising junior members of staff.
In return we offer inclusion into a fantastic, enthusiastic team, and a strong commitment to training and professional development.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include the assessment, planning, implementation and ongoing individualised holistic care for our patients.
The ward delivers a high standard of clinical care, with seven day senior nurse coverage to promote safe and effective care for our patients. This area will equip nurses with an abundance of skills in high quality essential nursing care, specialist skills and also managing & prioritising workload.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered nurse in an acute environment
* Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality
* Experience at senior staff nurse level and evidence of ward / department management experience
* Demonstration of knowledge and skills in speciality
* Evidence of research based practice
* Able to work across all surgical specialities
* Evidence of involvement in audit
* Evidence of personal development i.e. Link nurse role, area of special interest
Qualifications & Training
* RGN with current NMC registration
* Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
* Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience or qualification
* Other advanced clinical skills i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, ECG
Personal Attributes & Skills
* Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives
* Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition
* Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness
* Effective multidisciplinary working
* Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision, appraisals
* Evidence of change management and involvement in service development
* Staff / roster management
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* We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
* The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
* All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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