Charge Nurse/Ward Sister

Job summary

To be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care on the ward.

To take charge of the ward on a regular basis and acting up in the absence of the Ward Manager.

To provide a positive clinical lead and be seen as a role model to junior staff.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of a specific group of service users.

To mentor and supervise both qualified and unqualified staff including students, showing strong leadership skills and an ability to run a shift on an acute mental health ward.

To manage the clinical area shift by shift.

To lead the care and role model qualified nurses for the services users on the ward

To participate in ward audits enabling staff to identify any gaps in practice and work

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/