Charge Nurse/Ward Sister

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) is seeking a Charge Nurse for Laurel Ward, an older adult inpatient service. You will provide visible clinical leadership across shifts, ensure safe, person-centred care, and support junior staff while upholding governance standards and safeguarding responsibilities.

Working with the Ward Manager and MDT, you will coordinate daily ward activity, participate in audits, and contribute to continuous quality improvement within a

Qualifications

• Experience in older adult inpatient settings.
• Ability to lead shifts and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and oversee day-to-day clinical activity, ensuring safe staffing and clear communication.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to junior nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
• Ensure robust risk assessment and management for older adults with cognitive impairment and complex needs.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes, MCA/DoLS compliance, and Mental Health Act responsibilities.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues, families, carers, and external agencies for assessment, treatment, and safe discharge planning.
• Participate in audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Risk assessment

Governance

Safeguarding

Mental Health Act duties

Job description

Laurel Ward is a specialist older adult inpatient service providing high‑quality assessment, treatment, and recovery‑focused care for individuals with functional mental health conditions and organic presentations, including dementia.

The Charge Nurse will provide visible clinical leadership during shifts, ensuring safe, effective, and person‑centred care for older adults with complex mental health and physical health needs. The post‑holder will act as a role model, support junior staff, and contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical practice, safety, and therapeutic engagement.

Working closely with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team, the Charge Nurse will support the coordination of daily ward activity, uphold governance standards, and ensure that the ward environment promotes dignity, safety, and compassionate care in line with the Trust’s values and RDaSH’s 28 Promises.

• To lead shifts and oversee day‑to‑day clinical activity, ensuring safe staffing, effective delegation, and clear communication.
• To support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of clinical care, documentation, and evidence‑based practice
• To provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to junior nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
• To ensure robust risk assessment and management for older adults with cognitive impairment, frailty, and complex mental health needs.
• To contribute to safeguarding processes, MCA/DoLS compliance, and Mental Health Act responsibilities.
• To work collaboratively with MDT colleagues, families, carers, and external agencies to support assessment, treatment, and safe discharge planning.
• To participate in audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives aligned to service priorities.
• To maintain a safe physical environment through regular checks, ligature audits, and prompt reporting of estates issues.
• To uphold Trust policies, CQC standards, and clinical governance requirements.

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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

About

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:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

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

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We Are Committed To Inclusive Cultures And Really Value People In Our Organisation, View Our Allyship Video On YouTube To Find Out More

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

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

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeanna Chisnell Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail]