4168 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

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.

Job responsibilities

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