Job summary

The Urgent and Emergency Care Centre at Rotherham Hospital has a fantastic opportunity for experienced Senior Nurses to join the Band 7 Nursing team.

Are you passionate about Emergency Care? Do you strive to deliver innovation and transformation? Are you keen to develop staff and patient experience? Continuous professional development opportunities?

Are you ambitious? Caring? A team player? If you like what you hear, apply today.

x1 full time 6 month secondment, x1 part time 6 month secondment

As a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to support and provide leadership to staff within the Emergency Department. Within this role you will have the responsibility for the day to day management of the department ensuring patients are managed effectively whilst meeting NHS Standards.

We are looking for highly motivated Emergency Department nurses who can demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. To work with us you will be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about emergency care and have the relevant skills and experience to lead an effective and efficient Emergency Department.

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

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 (www.gov.uk) band 2 and entry level band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

17 July 2025

Agenda for change

Band 7

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata/per annum

Fixed term

6 months

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

C9165-25-03-120

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

• Excellent communication skills with clear written and oral skills
• Proven management skills
• Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
• Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda

• Demonstrate experience in a senior post
• Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working
• Experience of working with acutely ill patients
• Experience of working independently
• Experience in education of staff

• First level Registered Nurse with the NMC
• First Level Degree
• Teaching / Mentorship Qualification
• Current Advanced Life Support Qualification
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Relevant Emergency Department experience at Band 6

• Post-registration A&E course or equivalent study

• Excellent communication skills with clear written and oral skills
• Proven management skills
• Effective organisational abilities, supervisory skills, leadership and change management skills
• Awareness of current health service priorities, national and local nursing and quality agenda

• Demonstrate experience in a senior post
• Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working
• Experience of working with acutely ill patients
• Experience of working independently
• Experience in education of staff

• First level Registered Nurse with the NMC
• First Level Degree
• Teaching / Mentorship Qualification
• Current Advanced Life Support Qualification
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Relevant Emergency Department experience at Band 6

• Post-registration A&E course or equivalent study

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

120 Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2TY

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)