Sister/Charge Nurse

Sister/Charge Nurse: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Interview Date: 11th December 2025

Fixed Term / Secondment, Full time and Part time hours are available.

Due to maternity leave, the Acute Medical Unit are seeking a seconded Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse to join our hard-working team. We are seeking a passionate registered nurse that can role model our professional values and manage a fast-paced 48-52 bedded admissions unit. The individual must have strong communication skills and be eager to advocate for safe, efficient and person-centred care. Within this role there will be training and development opportunities, with an expectation of continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will maintain an excellent standard of clinical work and provide quality nursing care. They will lead a large 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 Acute Medical Unit, 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 (Company Name - Subscribers only) 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 (Company Name - Subscribers only) 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 (Company Name - Subscribers only) People Promise the promise (Company Name - Subscribers only) colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the (Company Name - Subscribers only) 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 (Company Name - Subscribers only) 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

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro/rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0176E-11-25

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership development programme attendance

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership development programme attendance

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.