Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Surgical Assessment Ward
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to join our dynamic friendly surgical nursing team on Surgical Assessment Ward.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our well established nursing team with a commitment to delivering high quality individualised patient centred care.
The roles will provide the successful applicant to demonstrate a level of clinical leadership and enhance their management skills.
Evidence of at least 2 years post registration experience at a senior staff nurse level within a surgical environment is essential. The successful applicants will also possess the relevant knowledge and skills in managing, teaching and supervising junior members of staff.
In return we offer inclusion into a fantastic, enthusiastic team, and a strong commitment to training and professional development.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include the assessment, planning, implementation and ongoing individualised holistic care for our patients.
The ward delivers a high standard of clinical care, with seven day senior nurse coverage to promote safe and effective care for our patients. This area will equip nurses with an abundance of skills in high quality essential nursing care, specialist skills and also managing & prioritising workload.
Detailed job description and main 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.
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This advert is for Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Surgical Assessment Ward with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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