The closing date is 12 May 2026
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse within G5 which is our Gynaecology Ward at the Doncaster Site. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced nurse to assist in the Senior team in managing G5.
This is a part time, 30hrs per week role undertaking a variety of shifts.
Please note due to the popularity of this rare opportunity, the advert may close early due to the application cap being reached, therefore do not delay your application.
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
Main duties of the job
Maintain the highest standard of patient care at all times. Provide leadership and support to all members of the team and ensure they are conversant with the Trust’s policies.
Ensure that Protocols and Procedures are followed and supervise junior staff doing the same.
Act as a clinical resource transferring appropriate skills to members of the team.
Undertake delegated Performance and Development Reviews. Support the growth and development of individuals and the ward team.
Contribute to the annual audit review of all aspects of clinical governance, disseminate the results and actively participate in the achievement of its goals.
Utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships to ensure continuity of care/dissemination of information and promotion of ideas.
At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Encourage an environment of empowerment by example.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at band 5
- Scope roles relevant to speciality
- Evidence of ward/dept management under supervision
- Development of knowledge and skills in speciality
- Aware of national and local nutritional initiatives/policies
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
- A keen interest in women’s health and the complex care needs around all aspects of women’s health
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN with current full NMC Registration
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- Teaching certificate ( or evidence of working towards)
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
Desirable
- Post registration educational development
- Participation in management development courses
Personal Attributes and skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
- Provide evidence of supervisor/implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, e.g. preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement of service development
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).
