Sister/ Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, or

Job summary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse to lead nursing teams in the Emergency Department (Band 6). The role focuses on coordinating care, promoting evidence-based practice, and supporting service development.

You would ensure patient care needs are met and contribute to the department's management in the absence of the Lead Nurse. Experience at Band 5 or above, with current NMC registration, a nursing degree, and commitment to CPD are

Qualifications

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above.
• Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines.
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards.
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records.
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting.
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing teams in the Emergency Department on a 24-hour basis.
• Coordinate activities and ensure effective communication across staff.
• Assess patient care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care programmes.
• Act as role model and promote evidence-based practice.
• Support service development through coaching and teaching.
• May work cross-site and support the Lead Nurse in daily management.
• Develop the On-going development of nursing staff in collaboration with professionals.

Skills

Band 5 experience

NMC registration

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Co-ordination

Education

Nursing degree

Post registration training

Mentorship/Teaching qualification

Job description

Main area Emergency Department Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Preference of hours will be discussed at interview) Job ref 272-8221024

Employer Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

Sister/ Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Band 6

Job overview

The job holder will play an essential role assisting the Lead Nursing Team in leading the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.

As an experienced nurse the job holder will co-ordinate activities in the department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within ED. You will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The job holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Lead Nurse.

Will act at all times to encourage an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitating to support service development.

Main duties of the job

The job holder will work for the Emergency Department and may be asked to work cross site.

The job holder will support the Lead Nurse in the day to day management of a team of nurses and support staff, co-ordinating the smooth running of the Emergency Department on a shift by shift basis.

With a Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse the post holder will have responsibility for the On-going development of a team of nurses. This entails working with a wide range of Professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues.

Undertake Emergency Nurse Practitioner role if training and competencies are achieved.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make itwork for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK .

Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
• Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records
• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation

Qualifications & Training

• First level Registered Nurse current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of continuous professional development and up-to-date portfolio
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor)
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and to prioritise effectively
• Ability to delegate
• Qi level 1
• Edward Jenner(or equivalent) Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards
• Manchester Triage trained or equivalent and competent in working with Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to establish good working relationships
• Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances
• Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care
• Professionalism
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to act as shift leader / coordinator
• Understanding of Quality Assurance of Clinical Audit

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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

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