Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

4168 - Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 03 October 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you a band 5 looking to progress to band 6?

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Sister/Charge nurse on ward 21, to cover maternity leave.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join the team.

Ward 2 consists of 28 beds where as a band 6 on the ward you will be responsible for

providing leadership, expertise, advise and clinical ability.

A commitment to continuous professional development for both yourself and the team is

essential, as this will ensure that our team has the required skills and knowledge to

deliver safe and effective care.

You will be responsible for supporting your manager in ensuring that our service users

need are met through the delivery of high-quality care. The secondment will start Decemeber until June approx..

Main duties of the job

To assist the Lead Nurse in the day to day running of the ward.

To assist the Lead Nurse in the management/leading of the ward and its nursing

workforce.

Assisting the Lead Nurse with probationary management, incident investigations,

roster management, assessing students and supporting new starters, appraisals,

audits, service improvements and initiatives.

To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of

individualised care for medical patients.

To assist the MDT with providing clear and concise instructions to patients

regarding treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and self-management

strategies, promoting patient empowerment and adherence to healthcare

recommendations.

To work collaboratively with all members of the MDT to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication across interdisciplinary teams. To recognise changes in patients conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on / escalate as appropriate. To clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and dignity of patients. Maintain accurate and thorough electronic patient records of patient assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and discharge instructions. Ensure own practice is evidenced based and contribute to the development of nursing practice in own area.

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

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-4168i-09-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Your job description will be an attached document on your advert, therefore, please make sure it is up to date and the version pulled from the position documents library.

Person Specification

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

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

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at band 5 within this speciality

Desirable

  • Recognised leadership development program attendance

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 explain what motivates you to do a good job.
Person Specification

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

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

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at band 5 within this speciality

Desirable

  • Recognised leadership development program attendance

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 explain what motivates you to do a good job.

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.

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.

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:

Lead Nurse

Becky Jones

becky.jones15@nhs.net

01226435408

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-4168i-09-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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