Sister/Charge Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 May 2025

Job summary

Full time hours

The Acute Medical Unit is looking for a passionate, hardworking and friendly Senior Nurse to support the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Managers for the Acute Medical Unit.

This is an opportunity for a Nurse who has current experience in Acute Medicine to further develop their skills and role progression.

This role is pivotal in supporting the Acute Medical Unit, its staff and the Ward Manager.

The Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse will work closely with the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Managers for AMU in ensuring we provide an environment that continually aims to provide the care and experience for our patients that is safe, effective, well led, caring and responsive as well as offering a positive working experience for colleagues and learners.

We appreciate the demands of a work life balance and we are always looking at ways to deliver flexibility to our colleagues while delivering a service to our patients and community, therefore we will always aim to offer flexible working arrangements which can meet your individual situation.

If you are interested to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please feel free to make contact with Natalie Zuber - Ward Manager and I can offer informal conversations. We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

Establish and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any problems/barriers in communication.
Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work
Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area
Contribute to the development of services
Contribute to quality improvement
Support people's equality, diversity and rights
Assess peoples health and wellbeing needs when those needs are complex and change across the caseload
Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patient's complex and changing health and wellbeing needs
Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice
Plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members

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, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont 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

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Date posted

23 April 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, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-04-024

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

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

Commitment to continuous personal development for revalidation NMC.
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care.

Desirable

Specialist /Management training.

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of Academic achievement, working towards Degree level of study
Current level one NMC registration
Relevant learning beyond registration
Teaching/Mentorship Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in Acute Medicine

Desirable

Recruitment and selection experience
Presenting complex information to large groups

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Commitment to continuous personal development for revalidation NMC.
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care.

Desirable

Specialist /Management training.

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of Academic achievement, working towards Degree level of study
Current level one NMC registration
Relevant learning beyond registration
Teaching/Mentorship Qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in Acute Medicine

Desirable

Recruitment and selection experience
Presenting complex information to large groups

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.