Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cardiology/General Medicine ward as a Sister/Charge Nurse. We are looking to appoint a forward thinking, motivated and dynamic senior nurse, who is passionate about providing high quality evidence-based care and making a difference in people's lives. Candidates should want to develop themselves as a Sister/Charge Nurse and hold an enthusiasm for service development and leadership. You will be required to take charge of the ward and provide effective leadership, expertise, advice and support, whilst ensuring a supportive, friendly and safe environment for both our patients and staff. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, caring and compassionate and should have a strong sense of ownership for the ward.
Ward 21 is a 28 bedded Cardiology & General Medicine ward. It is a busy and fast paced environment. You will be expected to work alongside the Lead Nurse in order to implement change and ensure delivery of the service is working efficiently and effectively. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage time, prioritise workload along with the ability to work under pressure. In order to be considered for this unique opportunity, candidates are required to ensure effective delivery of the band 6 role including leading and managing the team combined with the ability to support and guide individuals throughout their careers.
Main duties of the job
The responsibility of the post holder is to take a lead role in the co-ordination, planning, assessment and delivery of individual care needs provided by the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the effective leadership and management of the ward in the absence of the Lead Nurse.
The post holder will promote clinical excellence through his/her practice, participating in evidence-based practice.
The post holder will initiate and manage care of acute medical patients, following agreed protocols and guidelines.
The post holder will actively participate in any service development identified and initiated by the Trust or MDT, under the guidance of the Lead Nurse.
The post holder is expected to lead a team of staff at band 5 and below and take a lead role in facilitating, educating, supervising supporting and developing staff, within their sphere of responsibility.
The post holder will undertake professional development and further management skills under the guidance of the Lead Nurse. They will be expected to undertake aspects of the Lead Nurse role and deputise in their absence.
In conjunction with colleagues, the post holder will be responsible for the physical environment of the workplace. This will include health and safety issues, security and the appropriate safe management of equipment and resources allocated to the area.
The post holder will ensure that all nursing documentation is complete, up to date and in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.
About us
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
We reserve the right to close positions early
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
Values Based Questions
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
- In around 100 words please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
- Please describe in around 100 words how do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 within this speciality
Desirable
- Recognised leadership development program attendance
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal / communication
- Effective decision-making
- Effective influencing
- Effective team working
- Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery
- Effective change management
Desirable
- IT skills and ability to utilise website resources
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered
- Evidence of post registration education and development in relevant speciality
- 998 or other recognized teaching course
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current healthcare issues
- Quality benchmarking
- Quality, audit and its application
- Clinical Governance
- Healthcare commission standards for better health
- Risk management and NHSLA
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
- Statutory and professional requirements
- NHS policy
Values
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
- Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
- Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?
Person Specification
Values Based Questions
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
- In around 100 words please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
- Please describe in around 100 words how do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 within this speciality
Desirable
- Recognised leadership development program attendance
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal / communication
- Effective decision-making
- Effective influencing
- Effective team working
- Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery
- Effective change management
Desirable
- IT skills and ability to utilise website resources
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered
- Evidence of post registration education and development in relevant speciality
- 998 or other recognized teaching course
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current healthcare issues
- Quality benchmarking
- Quality, audit and its application
- Clinical Governance
- Healthcare commission standards for better health
- Risk management and NHSLA
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
- Statutory and professional requirements
- NHS policy
Values
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
- Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
- Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?
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.
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.
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).
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