Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

The closing date is 20 March 2026

The job holder will play an essential role assisting the Lead Nursing Team in leading the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period.

As an experienced nurse, the job holder will coordinate activities in the department, ensuring effective communication at all times and providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within ED. He/She will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care.

The job holder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Lead Nurse.

He/She will encourage an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching, and facilitating to support service development.

Main duties of the job

The job holder will work in the Emergency Department and may be asked to work cross site.

They will support the Lead Nurse in the day to day management of a team of nurses and support staff, coordinating the smooth running of the Emergency Department on a shift by shift basis.

With a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, the post holder will have responsibility for the ongoing development of a team of nurses. This entails working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues.

They may undertake the Emergency Nurse Practitioner role if training and competencies are achieved.

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 - 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.

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. 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

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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
• Broad knowledge of Emergency Care
• Experience in Walk in Centre / Urgent Care Centre
• Teaching research / Evidence based practice
• Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines
• Knowledge and understanding of vaccinations and immunisations for children and adults
• ICT literate / Library searches knowledge
• Evidence of audit or research experience
• Evidence as a Team Leader
• Experience as Sister/Charge in Emergency Department or minimum 3 years ED, Emergency Nurse experience
• Ability to work with and use PGDs

Qualifications and Training

• First level Registered Nurse current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing
• ENP - Minor Injuries Post-Graduate Course - Level 6/7
• Resourceful and able to work autonomously
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and to prioritise effectively
• Ability to delegate

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to establish good working relationships
• Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances
• Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care
• Professionalism
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to act as shift leader / coordinator

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (Pro Rata Per Annum)