Charge Nurse/Ward Sister

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Ward Sister in an Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit at Scunthorpe. You will assist Ward Manager, provide clinical leadership, and supervise a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, recovery-focused care.

The post requires current RMN registration, a preceptorship, and experience in health/care settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Mental Health with current registration.
• Successful completion of preceptorship programme.
• Experience in health/care settings.
• Understanding of health promotion and Making Every Contact Count.
• Knowledge of MHA and MCA legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership in an Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit.
• Support Ward Manager to deliver safe, recovery-focused care.
• Lead and supervise multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure high professional standards and effective staffing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to lifelong learning

Motivate service users

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Registered Nurse Mental Health

Preceptorship programme

Tools

HR management knowledge

Sickness absence management

Computers

Job description

Employer Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Oaks Laurel Ward Town Scunthorpe Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/11/2026

Charge Nurse/Ward Sister

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

The Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager/Charge Nurse plays a key leadership role within an Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit, supporting the Ward Manager in the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. The post holder provides clinical leadership, operational management, and professional supervision to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that service users receive person-centred, recovery-focused care within a therapeutic environment.

Main duties of the job

To support the Ward Manager in providing clinical and operational leadership within an Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, recovery-focused care while maintaining high professional standards and supporting the development of the ward team.

Working for our organisation

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

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The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Mental Health
• Successful completion of preceptorship programme

Experience

• Previous experience of working within a health / care setting
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing (Making Every Contact Count)

Knowledge

• Effective knowledge & understanding of the specialist assessment required for older adults
• Recognised Mentorship qualification
• Can demonstrate a working knowledge of the management requirements of the role e.g. HR and sickness absence
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks
• Ability to motivate service users
• Theoretical knowledge of MHA legislation and MCA legislation
• Awareness of local and national mental health developments
• Working knowledge and application of the recovery model in collaboration with service users.

Skills

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Awareness of local and national mental health developments
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults policy
• Awareness of service and personal Risk Health and Safety requirements
• Able to use a computer to meet the requirements of the role

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications.