Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward B5 (Gastroenterology)

NHS; Worksop; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Worksop is seeking an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse for the gastroenterology ward. This senior role involves guiding nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and facilitating ward improvements. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, demonstrate leadership, and hold a current nursing registration with the NMC. Competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata, with a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Able to work autonomously and effectively within the team.
• Proven experience at Band 5 in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Guide, assist, and empower nursing staff.
• Support day-to-day management of the ward.
• Lead improvements to patient pathways.

Skills

High standards of clinical care

Leadership ability

Conflict resolution skills

Flexible working practice

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Teaching/mentoring qualification

Management/leadership course participation

Job description

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward B5 (Gastroenterology)

The closing date is 01 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the existing nursing team on Ward B5 in the Trust. B5 is a gastroenterology ward.

We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and passionate individual committed to high quality patient care. The post holder must have a flexible approach, and being committed to delivering high standards of patient focused care are essential requirements of the post. The post holder will be required to demonstrate professional attributes, including diversity, dealing with change, and be able to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team.

The post will provide a fantastic opportunity for a nurse to display excellent interpersonal and communication skills across ward and Division of Medicine.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Sister with the co-ordination of the ward and leading a skilled workforce to implement changes that will see an improvement to patient pathways.

We are looking for people who have excellent clinical and leadership skills, who can make decisions and be a role model for the nursing workforce.

Main duties of the job

The Sister/Charge Nurse will, by example and facilitation, guide, assist and empower nursing staff in fulfilling their professional role using research-based practice.

Identify strengths and weaknesses of individual clinical practitioners and liaise with Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to construct an appropriate development programme.

Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the day‑to‑day management of the ward.

This is a senior nursing role within the organisation and there is an expectation that the post holder will fully contribute to the leadership and delivery of high quality patient care within the speciality field of gastroenterology.

About us

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 it work 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.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• 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

Job 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 follow 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

Qualifications & Training

• RN with current NMC registration
• Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
• Teaching / mentoring qualification (or evidence of working towards)
• Participation in management / leadership courses

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice.
• Demonstrates high standards of clinical care.
>Evidence of change management and involvement in service development (Quality Improvements)
• Demonstrate knowledge / experience of dealing with conflict

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience at Band 5
• Extended Scope roles relevant to speciality
• Evidence of ward / department management under supervision
• Development of knowledge and skills in speciality.
• Experience of carrying out and monitoring Appraisals
• Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro Rata Per Annum