The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Community Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 09 April 2026

Job summary

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract - 9 months Maternity Cover.

The post holder will provide daily supervision and support to the Out of Hours community nursing team to ensure the provision of high quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within a community setting.The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, particularly for patients with more complex needs in the Out of Hours service team.The post holder will deputise in their absence of the Line Manager, in maintaining a safe environment, whilst utilising the staff team to maximum efficiencyThe post holder will provide structured clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff and students, fostering professional development and reflective practice.

Main duties of the job

Co ordinate and lead daily care in the community Out of Hours service of an assigned group of patients and staff, ensuring high standards of clinical practice
Complete Clinical triage so that schedule care is prioritised dependant on the patient's needs and clinical condition.
Utilise analytical and judgement skills to carry out clinical risk assessments within scope of competence, escalating concerns related to poor clinical standards or clinical risk.
Communicate complex and often distressing information clearly and compassionately, including end of life and safeguarding matters to patients and/or their families.
Communicate effectively with patient's and relatives ensuring that they are informed and kept up to date about clinical care and visits.
Be a role model for high standard, compassionate, inclusive care.
Combine autonomous practice with day-to-day supervision of the nursing team, ensuring personal responsibilities are fulfilled while supporting others. Ensure safe, effective, and coordinated care delivery through guidance, delegation, and collaborative problem-solving.
Provide regular staff 1:1's, sickness and absence monitoring, Personal Development reviews, identifying staff individual performance concerns and provide constructive feedback to a allocated group of team members.

Interview date - 16th April 2026

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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Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-03-009

Job locations

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Teaching certificate e.g. ENB 997/998 or Mentorship qualification
Evidence of continuous professional development
Relevant degree or is willing to towards obtaining one

Essential

Registered Nurse - NMC registration

Experience

Essential

Experience of the development of individualised care plans and associated process
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates personal and professional maturity
Demonstrates responsibility and an awareness of service user needs
Demonstrates the ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations

Desirable

Experience of community Nursing
Mentoring student nurses

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Understanding of community and or multidisciplinary working and inter-professional relationships
Keeps up to date with evidence based practice and research related to nursing and health care in the community.
Knowledge of recent developments in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Some experience working in a community setting having had exposure of chronic conditions and acutely unwell patients.
Knowledge of Long Term Conditions or willingness to complete appropriates learning modules.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Teaching certificate e.g. ENB 997/998 or Mentorship qualification
Evidence of continuous professional development
Relevant degree or is willing to towards obtaining one

Essential

Registered Nurse - NMC registration

Experience

Essential

Experience of the development of individualised care plans and associated process
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates personal and professional maturity
Demonstrates responsibility and an awareness of service user needs
Demonstrates the ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations

Desirable

Experience of community Nursing
Mentoring student nurses

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a clear understanding of community nursing, primary and social care
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Understanding of community and or multidisciplinary working and inter-professional relationships
Keeps up to date with evidence based practice and research related to nursing and health care in the community.
Knowledge of recent developments in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Some experience working in a community setting having had exposure of chronic conditions and acutely unwell patients.
Knowledge of Long Term Conditions or willingness to complete appropriates learning modules.

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.