Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust
Charge Nurse/Ward Sister
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Laurel Ward
Laurel Ward is a specialist older adult inpatient service providing high-quality assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for individuals with functional mental health conditions and organic presentations, including dementia.
Role Overview
The Charge Nurse will provide visible clinical leadership during shifts, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centered care for older adults with complex mental health and physical health needs. The post-holder will act as a role model, support junior staff, and contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical practice, safety, and therapeutic engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- To lead shifts and oversee day-to-day clinical activity, ensuring safe staffing, effective delegation, and clear communication.
- To support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of clinical care, documentation, and evidence-based practice.
- To provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to junior nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
- To ensure robust risk assessment and management for older adults with cognitive impairment, frailty, and complex mental health needs.
- To contribute to safeguarding processes, MCA/DoLS compliance, and Mental Health Act responsibilities.
- To work collaboratively with MDT colleagues, families, carers, and external agencies to support assessment, treatment, and safe discharge planning.
- To participate in audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives aligned to service priorities.
- To maintain a safe physical environment through regular checks, ligature audits, and prompt reporting of estates issues.
- To uphold Trust policies, CQC standards, and clinical governance requirements.
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About the Trust
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
Our Commitment
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organization. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
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https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
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The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jeanna Chisnell
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: jeanna.chisnell@nhs.net
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