Job summary
We are excited and proud to offer an opportunity to become part of our dynamic, friendly day surgery team on Rockingham ward. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our established nursing team with a commitment to delivering high quality individualised patient centred care. We are looking for nurse with a range of experience in surgery to join our day surgery team as a Band 6 ward Sister/Charge nurse.
Rockingham ward is an elective day surgery unit based at Montagu Hospital Mexborough. We provide a variety of surgical procedures and care to our elective surgical patients from admission to discharge.AS such, it offers excellent opportunities to expand your experience within a day surgery setting and provides experience in treating a wide range of surgical conditions such as Orthopaedic, Vascular ,Ophthalmic oral and Max fax ,Gynaecology, Urology, Podiatric and General Surgery.
In return we offer inclusion into a fantastic, enthusiastic team, with a strong commitment to training and professional development.
Rockingham ward provides a high standard of clinical care to our patients five days per week. As the unit develops this service may expand to six days per week .Rockingham ward will equip nurses with skills in high quality essential nursing care and in managing and prioritising workload to ensure the safe, effective nurse led discharge of our patients following their elective procedure.
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate the activities of the ward/department team to ensure the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. The Sister will be required to manage the ward/department in the absence of the Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse.
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 this document 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
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, 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 this document 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
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Expierence
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as staff nurse in day surgery or a surgical setting
- Evidence of department management under supervision
- Demonstration of knowledge and skills in speciality.
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
Desirable
- Able to understand all aspects of surgical specialities within day surgery
- Evidence of previous Band 6 experience
- Experience of pre-operative assessments
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered general Nurse with a current NMC registration
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical skills including cannulation, IVI skills and male catheterisation
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice, demonstrate ability to organise others.
Desirable
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service improvement or development
Person Specification
Knowledge & Expierence
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as staff nurse in day surgery or a surgical setting
- Evidence of department management under supervision
- Demonstration of knowledge and skills in speciality.
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
Desirable
- Able to understand all aspects of surgical specialities within day surgery
- Evidence of previous Band 6 experience
- Experience of pre-operative assessments
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered general Nurse with a current NMC registration
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical skills including cannulation, IVI skills and male catheterisation
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice, demonstrate ability to organise others.
Desirable
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service improvement or development
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).
