Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Sister/ Charge Nurse - Emergency Department
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
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 co-ordinate activities in the department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within ED. You 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.

Will act at all times to encourage an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitating to support service development.

Main duties of the job
The job holder will work for the Emergency Department and may be asked to work cross site.

The job holder will support the Lead Nurse in the day to day management of a team of nurses and support staff, co-ordinating 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 On-going development of a team of nurses. This entails working with a wide range of Professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues.

Undertake 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, 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:

• 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.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 272-8221024
Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN5 2LT, United Kingdom

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 9 th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above
• Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards
• Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
• Competent in IT systems and electronic patient records

Desirable

• Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
• Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions
• Skills in service evaluation and change implementation

Qualifications & Training
Essential

• First level Registered Nurse current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing
• Evidence of continuous professional development and up-to-date portfolio
• Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification (e.g., ENB 998, Mentorship Module, Practice Assessor)
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and to prioritise effectively
• Ability to delegate

Desirable

• Qi level 1
• Edward Jenner (or equivalent) Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards
• Completed level 1 RCN Competencies
• Manchester Triage trained or equivalent and competent in working with Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Understanding of Quality Assurance of Clinical Audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Employer details
Employer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN5 2LT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron Rebecca Blanshard rebecca.blanshard@nhs.net 01302648044

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