Senior Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Permanent position Full time and part time available

Are you a high-performing Emergency Nurse with a passion for clinical excellence and the leadership 'spark'? We are seeking a Band 7 Nursing Team Leader for permanent full time and part time position to join our fast paced Urgent and Emergency Care Centre. This role is a unique hybrid, designed for a clinician who loves the 'front line' but is ready to shape the future of our service through operational management and staff development.

You will be the heartbeat of the department, ensuring that while the service is busy, the care remains world class. We are looking for a resilient, decisive, and empathetic leader.

Please note:

interviews will be the week commencing 2nd March 2026. It is unlikely that an alternative time/date can be offered.

Clinical expertise - demonstrating floor leadership; advanced care - leading by example; mentorship - act as a clinical resource for colleagues; management & leadership - team growth - support professional development, appraisals; quality & safety - lead on clinical audits, incident investigations to ensure we are constantly learning and improving; operational strategy - work closely with the team to implement new pathways and support departmental 4 hour performance.

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.

• Date posted: 12 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata/per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number:
  Ca
• Job locations:
  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD

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

Registration

• First level Registered Nurse with the NMC

Qualifications

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

Desirable

• Post-registration A&E course or equivalent study

Knowledge

• 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

Experience

• Demonstrate experience in a senior post (Band 6 and above)
• Experience in multi-disciplinary staff working
• Experience of working with acutely ill patients
• Experience of working independently
• Experience in education of staff

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 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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD