Sister/Charge Nurse - DART

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Totnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister for the Dart ward in Totnes.

This 22-hour weekly post offers flexible working, a generous salary (£39,959 to £48,117 per year) and the chance to develop clinical and managerial skills with an experienced Ward team.

You will lead shifts, coordinate the ward, assess patient needs and contribute to discharge planning alongside a multidisciplinary team in a 16-bed unit.

Qualifications

• NMC registration
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Practice Assessor
• Qualifications relevant to Rehabilitation
• Evidence of post graduate study

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on the ward as a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse
• Coordinate the ward to maintain flow and the patients journey
• Assess the care needs of the patients and their families, develop, implement & evaluate care to a high standard
• Participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure a high-standard of care
• Participate in direct care and to facilitate sound discharge planning

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Education

NMC registration

Postgraduate study

CPD evidence

Job description

Main area Dart Ward Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22 hours per week (Flexible working) Job ref 388-8069415-FC&I-B

Site Dart ward - Totnes Town Totnes Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are currently seeking a part time Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister to join our team on Dart ward.

We welcome applicants who are passionate and driven, ready to take on a new challenge in their nursing career. Depending on your level of experience, training and support will be provided to help you succeed in this role. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable management experience and further develop your clinical and professional skills with the guidance of our experienced Band 6 team and Ward manager.

As the Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister, you will be responsible for overseeing shifts and providing support to the nursing staff. Join us Dart ward and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a team both on the ward as a band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, but also with other multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure a seamless delivery of service

Co-ordinate the ward to maintain flow and the patients journey

Assess the care needs of the patients and their families. To support the team to develop, implement & evaluate the care to a high standard, whilst demonstrating a compassionate nature and maintaining patients dignity

Participate as a skilled member of the multi-disciplinary team

Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to ensure a high-standard of care is maintained utilising evidence-based practice

Participate in direct care and to facilitate sound discharge planning

Working for our organisation

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking senior nurse who is keen to embrace the challenge acute nursing brings.

This post will provide you great job satisfaction, not only will you be working in an innovative dedicated friendly team on our 16 bedded ward within Totnes Community Hospital. You will have a voice and we always actively welcome new ideas, valuing staff and opinions.

Achieving and being part of facilitating a patient’s wishes to happen is a very rewarding part of the role. This not only applies to patients who are being rehabilitated back to their homes but also for to those who are on an end of life pathway or are still actively being treated within a sub-acute environment.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• NMC registration
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Practice Assessor
• Qualifications relevant to Rehabilitation
• Evidence of post graduate study

Knowledge & Experience

• Senior band 5 coordinating in an acute ward setting
• Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs
• Experience within Elderly Care

Specific skills

• Able to work flexibly across a 24 hour rota
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and team-working
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Articulate, both verbally and written
• Assertive, confident but approachable
• Advanced clinical skills: Venepuncture, cannulation, NG tube insertion

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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.