Job summary The job holder will play an essential role assisting the Lead Nursing Team in leading the nursing teams throughout the 24 hour period. As an experienced nurse the jobholder will co-ordinate activities in the department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support to qualified and unqualified staff within ED. He/she will play a key role in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of the department in the absence of the Lead Nurse. Will act at all times to encourage an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitating to support service development. Main duties of the job The job holder will work for the Emergency Department and may be asked to work cross site. The jobholder will support the Lead Nurse in the day to day management of a team of nurses and support staff, co-ordinating the smooth running of the Emergency Department on a shift by shift basis. With a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse the post holder will have responsibility for the On-going development of a team of nurses. This entails working with a wide range of Professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues. Undertake Emergency Nurse Practitioner role if training and competencies are achieved. 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 itwork 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. Date posted 04 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 272-7082701 Job locations Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN5 2LT 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 9 th 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 9 th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above Broad knowledge of Emergency Care Experience in Walk-in Centre / Urgent Care Centre Teaching research / Evidence-based practice Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines Knowledge and understanding of vaccinations and immunisations for children and adults ICT literate / Library searches knowledge Desirable Evidence of audit or research experience Evidence as a Team Leader Experience as Sister/Charge in Emergency Department OR minimum 3 years ED, Emergency Nurse experience Ability to work with and use PGDs Qualifications and Training Essential First level Registered Nurse - current registration Degree in Nursing Mentorship / Nurse Advocate Course ENP - Minor Injuries Post-Graduate Course - Level 6/7 Resourceful and able to work autonomously Ability to manage conflicting demands and to prioritise effectively Ability to delegate Desirable Independent Nurse Prescribing Minor Illnesses Course - Level 6/7 Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written Ability to establish good working relationships Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care Professionalism Excellent written and spoken English Ability to act as shift leader / coordinator Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above Broad knowledge of Emergency Care Experience in Walk-in Centre / Urgent Care Centre Teaching research / Evidence-based practice Up to date knowledge of DOH and NICE guidelines Knowledge and understanding of vaccinations and immunisations for children and adults ICT literate / Library searches knowledge Desirable Evidence of audit or research experience Evidence as a Team Leader Experience as Sister/Charge in Emergency Department OR minimum 3 years ED, Emergency Nurse experience Ability to work with and use PGDs Qualifications and Training Essential First level Registered Nurse - current registration Degree in Nursing Mentorship / Nurse Advocate Course ENP - Minor Injuries Post-Graduate Course - Level 6/7 Resourceful and able to work autonomously Ability to manage conflicting demands and to prioritise effectively Ability to delegate Desirable Independent Nurse Prescribing Minor Illnesses Course - Level 6/7 Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written Ability to establish good working relationships Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances Compassionate, demonstrating patient centred approach to care Professionalism Excellent written and spoken English Ability to act as shift leader / coordinator 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN5 2LT Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)