Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the existing nursing team on Ward A4 in the Trust. Proven experience in Care of the Elderly/Rehab is essential.
We are searching for a dynamic, highly motivated and passionate individual committed to high quality patient care. The post holder must have a flexible approach, and being committed to delivering high standards of patient focused care are essential requirements of the post. The post holder will be required to demonstrate professional attributes, including, diversity, dealing with change, and be able to work autonomously and effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
The post will provide an excellent opportunity for a nurse to display excellent interpersonal and communication skills across the ward and Division of Medicine.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Band 7 Sister with the co-ordination of the ward and leading a skilled workforce to implement changes that will see an improvement to patient pathways.
We are looking for people who have excellent clinical and leadership skills, who can make decisions and be a role model for the nursing workforce.
Main duties of the job
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.
This is a senior Nursing role within the organisation and there is an expectation that the post holder will fully contribute to the leadership and delivery of high quality patient care within the speciality field of Care of the Elderly.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Teaching / mentoring qualification (or evidence of working towards)
- Demonstrate professional post registration development
Desirable
- Participation in management / leadership courses
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice.
- Demonstrates high standards of clinical care.
Desirable
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development (Quality Impovements)
- Demonstrate knowledge / experience of dealing with conflict
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Extended Scope roles relevant to speciality
- Evidence of ward / department management under supervision
- Development of knowledge and skills in speciality.
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring Appraisals
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Teaching / mentoring qualification (or evidence of working towards)
- Demonstrate professional post registration development
Desirable
- Participation in management / leadership courses
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice.
- Demonstrates high standards of clinical care.
Desirable
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development (Quality Impovements)
- Demonstrate knowledge / experience of dealing with conflict
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Extended Scope roles relevant to speciality
- Evidence of ward / department management under supervision
- Development of knowledge and skills in speciality.
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring Appraisals
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
