Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and experienced registered nurse to join the Cardiology Team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust as a Band 6 Junior Sister / Charge Nurse on Ward CCU (18) at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
A high profile, accessible and responsive individual who will provide support to the current Band 7 on Ward CCU.
The successful candidate needs to be able to support the Band 7 within the clinical area to ensure agreed standards are met and quality maintained. they will monitor and improve standards of care through clinical audit, teaching and support of their professional colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to identification, assessment, treatment and management of the client group.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be responsible for supporting the Band 7 Sister with the co-ordination of the ward and leading a skilled workforce to implement changes that will see an improvement to patient pathways.
We are looking for someone who as excellent clinical and leadership skills, who can make decisions and be a role model for the nursing workforce.
The successful candidate will work within an established team of nursing staff supported closely by the Senior Team.
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:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
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 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
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 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Personal atributes and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision.
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at band 5 working within Cardiology
- Significant medical nursing experience
- Evidence of ward/dept management as nurse in charge
- Development of knowledge and skills in Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RN with current registration
- A good standard of clinical knowledge and insight into cardiology conditions and pathways
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Degree qualification ( Or evidence of working towards)
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Demonstrate professional post registration development
Desirable
- Post Registration specialist courses
- Participation in management development courses.
Person Specification
Personal atributes and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision.
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at band 5 working within Cardiology
- Significant medical nursing experience
- Evidence of ward/dept management as nurse in charge
- Development of knowledge and skills in Cardiology
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RN with current registration
- A good standard of clinical knowledge and insight into cardiology conditions and pathways
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Degree qualification ( Or evidence of working towards)
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Demonstrate professional post registration development
Desirable
- Post Registration specialist courses
- Participation in management development courses.
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.
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).
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.
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).
