Gynaecology Sister/Charge Nurse

Gynaecology Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 12 May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse within G5, our Gynaecology Ward at the Doncaster Site. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced nurse to assist in the Senior team in managing G5.

This is a part‑time, 30‑hour per week role undertaking a variety of shifts.

Please note due to the popularity of this rare opportunity, the advert may close early if the application cap is reached, so do not delay your application.

The Sister/Charge Nurse will, by example and facilitation, guide, assist and empower nursing staff in fulfilling their professional role using research‑based practice.

Identify strengths and weaknesses of individual clinical practitioners and liaise with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to construct an appropriate development programme.

Support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in the day‑to‑day management of the ward.

Main duties of the job

Maintain the highest standard of patient care at all times. Provide leadership and support to all members of the team and ensure they are conversant with the Trust's policies.

Ensure that Protocols and Procedures are followed and supervise junior staff doing the same.

Act as a clinical resource transferring appropriate skills to members of the team.

Undertake delegated Performance and Development Reviews. Support the growth and development of individuals and the ward team.

Contribute to the annual audit review of all aspects of clinical governance, disseminate the results and actively participate in the achievement of its goals.

Utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships to ensure continuity of care and dissemination of information, and promote ideas.

At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Encourage an environment of empowerment by example.

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience at band 5
• Scope roles relevant to speciality
• Evidence of ward/dept management under supervision
• Development of knowledge and skills in speciality
• Aware of national and local nutritional initiatives/policies
• Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
• Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
• A keen interest in women's health and the complex care needs around all aspects of women's health

Qualifications and Training

• RN with current full NMC Registration
• Up to date knowledge of professional issues
• Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)

Personal Attributes and skills

• 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
• Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
• Provide evidence of supervisor/implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, e.g. preceptorship education, mentorship
• Evidence of change management and involvement of service 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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (Pro Rata Per Annum)

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