The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

Join Our Nursing Team at Rotherham Hospital Gastroenterology, Diabetes & Endocrine Ward

At Rotherham Hospital, part of The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to be a local hospital at the heart of a diverse and vibrant community. Our nursing teams work in an engaging and supportive environment where every nurse plays a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality patient care.

Our Gastroenterology, Diabetes and Endocrine ward provides specialist care for patients with a wide range of acute and long-term conditions. As a nurse on the ward, you will work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, delivering holistic care, supporting patients through complex treatment pathways, and helping them manage chronic conditions.

Everything we do is guided by our Trust values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. We are ambitious in striving to continually improve our services and develop our nursing workforce. We are caring in how we support our patients, their families and each other. And we work together, valuing teamwork, collaboration and shared learning to provide the best possible care.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is looking to develop their skills in a supportive ward environment while making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community. Join us at Rotherham Hospital and be part of a team that is committed to delivering excellent nursing care every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse on the Gastroenterology, Diabetes and Endocrine Ward at Rotherham Hospital, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to patients with a range of acute and long-term conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care to ensure individual needs are met.
  • Delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care while maintaining patient safety and dignity at all times.
  • Monitoring patients conditions, recognising deterioration, and responding appropriately in a timely manner.
  • Administering medications and treatments in line with Trust policies and professional guidelines.
  • Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and deliver holistic patient care.
  • Supporting patients and their families with information, reassurance and education about their conditions and treatments.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with professional standards.
  • Contributing to a positive ward environment by supporting colleagues, students and new staff members.
  • Participating in quality improvement, audit and service development to enhance patient care.
  • Upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together in all aspects of your work.
  • In this role, you will be supported to develop your clinical skills and knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to patient care and the wider ward team.

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 don't 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

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Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-01-021

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing
  • Current level one NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

Essential

  • Within the relevant area

Desirable

  • Recruitment and selection experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g.
  • NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing
  • Current level one NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

Essential

  • Within the relevant area

Desirable

  • Recruitment and selection experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g.
  • NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care

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.

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.

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lisa Patel

lisa.patel8@nhs.net

01709425405

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-01-021

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD


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