Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Ward 17

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse for Ward 17, a leadership role requiring strong clinical skills and experience in patient care. You will guide nursing staff and participate in both clinical and managerial duties within a supportive team environment, ensuring high standards of care are maintained.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 5 or equivalent.
• Proven track record of service development.
• Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Guide and empower nursing staff using research-based practice.
• Support day-to-day management of the ward.
• Identify clinical strengths and weaknesses.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Compassionate care

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration

Teaching / mentoring qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for the position of Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse within the division of medicine.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse to be part of the new leadership team on Ward 17.

This is a junior leadership role within the organization and the post holder will fully participate in both clinical and managerial duties on Ward 17. We need an experienced registered nurse with a high level of clinical expertise and interpersonal skills to provide clinical leadership on this new Medical ward. As part of the Division of medicine you will also work collaboratively across the whole division to deliver contemporary, caring and compassionate care to all patients.

We are looking for a forward thinking positive and motivated Senior Nurse to join the team. We would like applicants who are interested in developing their leadership and educational skills, and able to support the DBTH Inter-Professional Standards.

You will be an experienced nurse with clinical credibility and proven track record of service development and improvements in patient care.

Applicants for this role will have a keen interest in caring for acutely unwell patients, combined with an ability to provide care in a compassionate and dignified manner. The post holder needs to work well within a team and be able to lead staff to maintain standards in line with Trust and NMC guidelines.

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.

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:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7217852

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

Job description 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 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.

Job description 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 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 Qualifications Essential

• RN with current NMC registration
• Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
• Teaching / mentoring qualification (or evidence of working towards)
• Demonstrate professional post registration development

Desirable

• Participation in management / leadership courses

Personal Attributes & Skills Essential

• Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice.
• Demonstrates high standards of clinical care.

Desirable

• Evidence of change management and involvement in service development (Quality Impovements)
• Demonstrate knowledge / experience of dealing with conflict

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience of carrying out and monitoring Appraisals
• Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RN with current NMC registration
• Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
• Teaching / mentoring qualification (or evidence of working towards)
• Demonstrate professional post registration development

Desirable

• Participation in management / leadership courses

Personal Attributes & Skills Essential

• Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice.
• Demonstrates high standards of clinical care.

Desirable

• Evidence of change management and involvement in service development (Quality Impovements)
• Demonstrate knowledge / experience of dealing with conflict

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)