Ward Sister - Day Treatment Unit

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in England is seeking a Ward Sister for its Day Treatment Unit. The role involves managing daily operations, supervising junior staff, and providing high-quality patient care through administering treatments like infusions. The ideal applicant must be a motivated registered nurse, skilled in cannulation and phlebotomy, with a commitment to mentoring and professional growth. Flexible hours and a supportive environment with ongoing training are part of this rewarding position.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

No night shifts

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a commitment to professional development.
• Ability to delegate and supervise junior staff effectively.
• Experience in administering infusions and injections.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Day Treatment Unit.
• Administer treatments and oversee patient care.
• Contribute to service development and audit activities.

Skills

Cannulation

Phlebotomy

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

This post is for a Ward Sister in the Day Treatment Unit (DTU) based at Bedford Hospital. The successful candidate will deputise for the Ward Manager and take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of the unit, working closely with the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will act as a positive role model, providing leadership and ongoing support to junior staff.

The role requires a motivated and self‑driven nurse who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team, meet service targets, and adapt to change. A commitment to learning and professional development is essential.

The DTU is a nurse‑led service, offering the opportunity to fully utilise clinical experience while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance, with no night shifts and currently no weekend working. The unit operates between 07:30 and 19:30 and aims to provide safe, high‑quality care in a calm environment, reducing the need for acute admissions.

The successful candidate will also contribute to audit activity, service development, and represent the service at local meetings, sharing knowledge with colleagues and patients.

Main duties of the job

The role consists primarily of administering infusions, injections and transfusions across a broad range of patient groups from all disciplines in the hospital; specific training will be provided in relation to each treatment which should build on an already existing knowledge of IV administration.

• Cannulation and phlebotomy is an essential requirement for this role and the willingness to teach, mentor and supervise junior and unqualified staff is expected. DTU is open to providing a learning environment for all staff.
• Being a good team player is an essential requirement as being a small team of nurses they rely heavily on the support of each other.
• DTU accepts referrals from all teams in the hospital and GP’s, work closely with Vascular access CNS which will enable the successful applicant to gain a deeper understanding of these areas too. Management of PICC lines and TIVADs will be expected after successful completion of a training program.
• The Therapeutic Venesection service for the hospital is managed by the DTU team so the successful applicant will also be given training and education regarding this procedure too. The successful applicant is expected to perform venesections after successful completion of the training program.
• The Sister will establish robust communication networks for patients and other healthcare professionals which provides a clear pathway of care. To maintain a positive learning environment and be a resource for knowledge.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.