0283 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

My job on the childrens ward at Barnsley Hospital is friendly, fun, rewarding, valued, exciting and professional. It challenges me and lets me grow. What's your job like?

Were looking for enthusiastic, committed, and motivatedchildren's nursewith experience and a passion for delivering high-quality care to join our team as aBand 6 Sister/Charge Nurse - fixed term/secondment opportunity for 12 months.

Our Children's Ward provides care for patients up to 16 years old with a wide range ofacute and elective medical and surgical needs. With 8 beds, including 2 enhanced care cubicles, we deliverLevel 1 and 2 careto children and their families. You'll gain experience caring for children with conditions such as:

• Bronchiolitis
• Diabetes
• Safeguarding concerns
• Post-operative orthopaedic care
• And much more!

You'll be supported throughout your journey by ourPractice Educators, Lead Nurses, Matrons, and the widermulti-disciplinary team. From your induction to your development as a Band 6, were here to help you thrive.

We offer abespoke paediatric mandatory training programmeacross children's services and supportexternal study opportunitiesto help you flourish in your career.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role in a team thats passionate about making a difference.

Want a job like mine? Apply today and start your journey with us.

Main duties of the job

As aBand 6 Sister/Charge Nurseon our Childrens Ward, youll play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to children and their families. This is a leadership position that requires clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and a passion for paediatrics.

Youll be a role model for excellence in nursing practice, helping to shape the future of our service and support your colleagues to thrive. If youre ready to take the next step in your career, wed love to welcome you to our team.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain a high standard of clinical care when carrying out nursing procedures.
• Take responsibility for the safe custody, checking, and administration of medication.
• Act as a patient advocate, championing safety, dignity, and respect.
• Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework and uphold best practice.
• Be an effective and supportive team member, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and practice development.
• Motivate and positively influence colleagues across the ward.
• Demonstrate proven leadership, supporting the Lead Nurse and deputising when required.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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