1704 - Sister/Charge Nurse RSCN
The closing date is 31 August 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced registered childrens nurse to join the childrens services team and work within the childrens emergency department and assessment unit. Our purpose-built area opened in March 2021 and this year we have won the prestigious HSJ aware for innovation.
We are looking to recruit someone who is motivated, hard working and excells in a fast paced environment. You will support the lead nurse in delivering patient-centred, high-quality care. You will be happy working within the multi-disciplinary team in the emergency department or acting as the nurse in charge of the childrens assessment unit as this post gives the successful candidate the opportunity to work across both areas.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the running of the department alongside the lead nurse in charge of the childrens emergency department and assessment unit.
The post holder will work as part of a team of staff and co-ordinate the clinical workload and ensure the effective and efficient use of resources during the shift period. The post holder will co-ordinate the clinical workload and ensure the effective use of resources through the deployment of staff, monitoring of skill mix and utilisation of clinical competence and experience.
The post holder will ensure the safe custody, administration and economical use of drugs and surgical supplies.
The post holder will undertake rotational duties and be expected to adopt a flexible approach to working practices to meet the needs of the service.
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
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-1704E-08-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
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)
Employer contact details
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