Job description
Job summaryOne permanent post available and onefixed term/secondment opportunity.The Acute Medical Unit AMU is seeking a motivated, experienced and compassionate Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to join our nursing leadership team, delivering safe, effective and person-centred care within a fast-paced acute medical environment.
Working closely with the Lead Nurses, Matron and multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff, maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
The role will also involve supporting staff development, contributing to performance management and quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and clinical standards.
We are looking for a proactive and adaptable nurse with strong clinical, organisational and communication skills, who is committed to leading by example, supporting staff wellbeing, developing the nursing team and continuously improving patient care within AMU.
Main duties of the jobThe Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse will coordinate the day-to-day running of the unit, overseeing patient flow, admissions, transfers and discharges. They will allocate staff and resources according to patient acuity, dependency and clinical priorities, monitor staffing levels and workload, and respond to changing demands, escalating concerns where patient safety may be compromised.
They will promote effective communication, teamwork and professional accountability, ensuring appropriate delegation and supervision
About usBarnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.
Visa sponsorship is onlyavailable to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements,including salary thresholds.Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert tocheck your eligibility.
The cost ofthe DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met bythe successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please notewe reserve the right to close positions earlyJob description Job responsibilitiesJob 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 responsibilitiesJob 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 Knowledge and Awareness Essential - Current healthcare issues.
- Quality, audit and its application.
- Clinical Governance.
- Risk management.
- Health and Safety.
- Confidentiality.
- Statutory and professional requirements.
Qualifications Essential - 1st level registered.
- Evidence of post registration education and development/relevant experience.
- 998 or equivalent.
Desirable - Recognised Leadership development programme attendance.
Experience Essential - Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty.
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 an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness Essential - Current healthcare issues.
- Quality, audit and its application.
- Clinical Governance.
- Risk management.
- Health and Safety.
- Confidentiality.
- Statutory and professional requirements.
Qualifications Essential - 1st level registered.
- Evidence of post registration education and development/relevant experience.
- 998 or equivalent.
Desirable - Recognised Leadership development programme attendance.
Experience Essential - Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty.
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 an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressPogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
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