Job Summary
Day Surgery Ward Sister ( Band 6) - Podiatric Surgery
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a CQC rated Outstanding Trust.
The Podiatric Surgery team are looking to recruit an experienced surgical nurse to fulfil the role of band 6 Day Surgery Ward Sister. This is a new role within the Podiatric Surgery Team.
The postholder will oversee the running of a 4 bed ward area within the Day Surgery Unit at Danetre Hospital, Daventry, under the leadership of our Consultants and Team/Theatre Lead. You will be caring for patients pre and post operatively.
We offer Outpatient clinics at Danetre Hospital
You will be working for a foot and ankle service who utilises both surgical and non-surgical methods to manage a range of pathologies. Patients undergo surgery under local/regional anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
You will be working with a small friendly team of Podiatric Surgery Consultants, Specialist Podiatrists, Team Lead/Theatre Sister, Senior Operating Department Practitioner, Senior Theatre Assistant, HCA's and administration team.
You will be using your training, skills, experience and knowledge to ensure that a high standard of patient care is delivered and safety maintained.
This is a new role so you will need strong leadership qualities. Youwill need to be confident in facilitating change, training staff and supporting students on placements.
The service is open Monday to Friday. The postholder will not be required to work evening or night shifts. However, occasionally surgery lists overrun so a degree of flexibility will be required.
This role would be an ideal opportunity for an experienced band 5 surgical nurse looking for promotion, or someone with experience at band 6 or above looking to reduce hours, or a change of working environment.
The postholder will be based at Danetre Hospital, Daventry, with a requirement to travel to other sites within the Trust for training. The ability to travel independently between these sites is therefore essential.
The postholder will be required to work 18.5 hours per week over 2 days - Tuesday and Thursday with some flexibility required to work longer/shorter days depending on the needs of the service.
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
270-TG724-ACS
Job locations
Danetre Hospital
London Road
Daventry
NN11 4DY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Essential
Education and Qualifications
Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse ( Adult)
Evidence of continual professional/clinical development
Leadership qualification/training or willing to undertake
Desirable
Independent precriber
Mentorship Course
Essential
Experience
Substantial experience of working in an acute surgical environment e.g. surgical/day surgery ward and managing patients undergoing surgical procedures
Experience of leading a Team or deputising for senior staff
Experience of dealing with a variety of emergency situations
Desirable
Experience of working in a Podiatric Surgery or Orthopeadic service
Audit/research experience
Pre operative assessment experience
Essential
Skills and Knowledge
Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
Able to prioritise workload
Ability to work in a high pressure environment
Competent IT skills e.g. Microsoft office
An understanding or experience of change management techniques and ability to manage change effectively
Cannulation/Phlebotomy skills
Desirable
Experience of using SystmOne
Essential
Other requirements
Car driver /access to a car
Person Specification
Essential
Car driver /access to a car
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Danetre Hospital
London Road
Daventry
NN11 4DY
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Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Danetre Hospital
London Road
Daventry
NN11 4DY
Employer's website
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