Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2987 - Sister/Charge Nurse, Ward 30

The closing date is 21 December 2025

Job summary

Interview Date:6th January 2026

Due to an organisational change there is a new and exciting opportunity for a Band 6 to join Ward 30.

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic registered nurse that can role model our professional values and inspire a team. The individual must have strong communication skills andbe eager to advocate for safe, efficient and person-centred care. Within this role therewill be training and development opportunities, with an expectation of continuedprofessional development.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will maintain an excellent standard of clinical work and providequality nursing care. They will lead a team of nursing staff and work closely with the Lead Nurses, Site Matrons and other departments to co-ordinate safe, effective patient flow throughout the Trust. As a Sister/Charge Nurse on the Ward 30, you will also recognise and escalate the care of deteriorating patients and provide clinical leadership to our developing Registered Nurses.

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

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-2987E-12-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Sister / Charge Nurse

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Sister / Charge Nurse

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Increased scope of practice
  • Effective interpersonal/communication
  • Decision-making
  • Influencing
  • Team working
  • Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery
  • Change management

Desirable

  • IT skills and ability to utilise website resources

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Current healthcare issues
  • Quality, audit and its application
  • Clinical Governance
  • Risk management
  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Statutory and professional requirements

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered
  • Evidence of post registration education and development/relevant experience
  • 998 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Recognised Leadership development programme attendance
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Increased scope of practice
  • Effective interpersonal/communication
  • Decision-making
  • Influencing
  • Team working
  • Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery
  • Change management

Desirable

  • IT skills and ability to utilise website resources

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Current healthcare issues
  • Quality, audit and its application
  • Clinical Governance
  • Risk management
  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Statutory and professional requirements

Trust Values

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered
  • Evidence of post registration education and development/relevant experience
  • 998 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Recognised Leadership development programme attendance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

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 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

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Katherine Shepherd

Katherine.sheperd@nhs.net

07729231044

Details

Date posted

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-2987E-12-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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