Overnight Senior Nurse Leader (Band 6)

Transformation Unit; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester is seeking a Supervisory Night Sister (NHS AfC Band 6) to provide senior leadership and clinical support across the hospital overnight. You will guide staff, ensure safety, and deliver venous access, line care and IV medications while maintaining high standards of care.

The role involves working nights, coordinating with Clinical Site Managers and safeguarding patient flow across divisions A and B in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional registration.
• Evidence of CPD and willingness to work towards leadership roles.
• Experience in acute medical/surgical or emergency care settings.
• Ability to lead and support overnight clinical teams within a trust.
• Knowledge of professional governance and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership, advice and pastoral support overnight across divisions A&B.
• Identify staff challenges and risks; support safety and hospital function.
• Administer venipuncture, cannulation, blood products, and IV medications.
• Support Clinical Site Managers with operational issues and patient flow.
• Uphold standards of care in line with NMC guidelines and trust values.

Skills

Venipuncture

Cannulation

Blood cultures

12-lead ECG

IV medications

Clinical leadership

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester is seeking a Supervisory Night Sister (NHS AfC Band 6) to provide senior leadership and clinical support across the hospital overnight. You will guide staff, ensure safety, and deliver venous access, line care and IV medications while maintaining high standards of care.

The role involves working nights, coordinating with Clinical Site Managers and safeguarding patient flow across divisions A and B in a busy hospital environment.