Sister/Charge Nurse - DART

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Totnes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Band 6 Charge Nurse/Sister for our Dart ward in Totnes. The role offers opportunities to manage shifts, support staff, and drive clinical excellence within a 16-bed ward.

The ideal candidate will have senior nursing experience, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to patient flow and discharge planning, working with a multidisciplinary team under ward management.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior nurse in acute care settings.
• Ability to coordinate ward flow and manage discharge planning.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shifts and support nursing staff.
• Coordinate ward operations to maintain patient flow and journey.
• Assess care needs and implement care plans with compassionate practice.
• Act as clinical advisor on nursing issues to uphold high standards of care.

Skills

Senior nurse

Nursing leadership

Ward coordination

Job description

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.

We are pleased to offer a 34-hour position . We'd be happy to discuss this at interview.

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

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.

Why work with us

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Doggett Job title: Deputy Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01803 862622