Job summary
Fixed-Term Contract 6 Months.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy Day Surgery Unit on a fixed-term contract for six months. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to patients undergoing elective, trauma, and selected emergency surgical procedures. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, and effective care throughout their day surgery journey while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
Job Overview
As a Day Surgery Nurse, you will be responsible for preparing patients for theatre in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. You will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing day surgery, ensuring they are safely prepared for their procedure and supporting those who are either discharged home the same day or transferred to an inpatient ward for an overnight stay. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to promote safe, effective, and timely discharge. You will play a key role in facilitating nurse-led discharges where appropriate, ensuring patients receive the information, support, and care required for a safe return home.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Details
- Date posted: 13 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9165-26-06-062
- Job locations: Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Ability to actively listen to and hear peoples issues and concerns. Ability to communicate difficult, complex and contentious information in a way that is heard and understood.
- Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge and up to date nursing practice with evidence of critical thinking and problem solving
- Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers.
- Demonstrates awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Able to work under own initiative and without direct supervision within responsibilities of role.
- Able to manage and prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team.
- Demonstrates sound understanding of personal and professional accountability
- Shows motivation in developing new skills and knowledge. Embraces change and innovation positively and with enthusiasm
- Shows interest in facilitating learning and development of others
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of recent continuous professional development
Desirable
- Educated to Degree level or working towards
- Able to demonstrate academic interest
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in Rotherham, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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