Sister/Charge Nurse for Children's Outpatients & Surgical unit

Sister/Charge Nurse for Children's Outpatients & Surgical Unit

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Children's Outpatient Department & Surgical Unit - Doncaster Royal Infirmary

An excellent opportunity for a Sister / Charge Nurse committed to high-quality care for children, young people, and their families.

The Children's Surgical Unit day unit has 9 beds, offering care to children and young people requiring various surgical procedures.

The Children's Outpatients Department hosts consultants and nurse-led clinics, including specialist clinics such as Diabetes, Neurology, Respiratory, Vaccination clinics, and many other general paediatric clinics. Visiting consultants from specialist hospitals in Nephrology, Rheumatology, Surgical, and other fields also support us.

You will be based within the Children & Families Division, mainly at Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Bassetlaw Hospitals. The Division is progressive and innovative, continually striving to improve services for children, young people, and their families. Working as part of a team of nurses, nursery nurses, healthcare assistants, housekeepers, and medical staff, you will be responsible for providing the highest standard of evidence-based patient care.

Main Duties of the Job

It is essential that you are registered as RSCN / RNC with proven experience as a Staff Nurse and professional post-registration development. Evidence of ward management experience under supervision is also required.

To coordinate the activities of the units to ensure the highest standards of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

About Us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving over 440,000 people across three main hospital sites and additional services, employing over 7,000 staff. We are committed to the values of We Care and the DBTH Way, emphasizing our dedication to compassionate care and continuous improvement. We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applications from all community sectors, including underrepresented groups such as those with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Our benefits include:

• Extensive learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease and salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on various services and products

Job Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed information. Ensure you read both carefully. If successful, you will need to present original certificates of your qualifications listed as essential.

**Certificate of Sponsorship:** Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside others. Check eligibility via UK Visas and Immigration. Note that from April 9th, 2025, entry roles at bands 2 & 3 will no longer be eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a staff nurse in an outpatient setting
• Experience with surgical pre- and post-operative patients
• Relevant CPD and mandatory training compliance
• Experience in nurse-led clinics
• Knowledge of governance processes
• Experience in preoperative assessment
• Quality Improvement (QI) experience

Qualifications & Training

• RSCN/RNC registration with the NMC

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Excellent communication skills with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and relatives
• Tact and patience in challenging situations
• Commitment to caring for children from diverse backgrounds and conditions
• Experience in conflict resolution and clinical supervision
• Understanding of leadership and empowerment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. You will need to submit to a DBS check for any previous convictions.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (Pro Rata)