0383 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and progressive nursing team in the Emergency Department at a high-performing hospital. This role involves leading patient care coordination and ensuring clinical excellence while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals. As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in managing a busy department that handles approximately 300 patients daily, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and team development. If you are passionate about emergency nursing and looking for a supportive environment to grow your career, this is the perfect position for you.

Benefits

Career Development Support

Corporate Induction Programme

CQC Good Rating

Dynamic Team Environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a passion for Emergency Nursing required.
• Experience in managing patient care and leading teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of care in the Emergency Department.
• Ensure effective management of the department in the absence of the lead nurse.

Skills

Emergency Nursing

Clinical Governance

Patient Care Coordination

Leadership

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

Diploma Level Education

Evidence of Post-registration Education

Job description

This post is a 6 month fixed term/secondment opportunity

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to recruit a Sister/Charge Nurse to our Emergency Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with a passion for Emergency Nursing to join our friendly team in ED.

We manage approximately 105,000 attendances annually with an admission rate of 25%. Paediatric patients comprise approximately a quarter of our total new attendances. In addition, the department provides review clinics for ED attendees on weekday mornings, with input from senior medical staff and nurse practitioners.

When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic and progressive nursing workforce and a dedicated team led by Matron, Lead Nurses, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners with a variety of professional backgrounds. We also work alongside a team of 23 ED Consultants and multiple junior doctors. There is 24-hour senior doctor cover in the department.

Choosing a nursing career in our emergency department means joining:

• A dynamic team that thrives on the challenges of caring for approximately 300 patients a day
• Imminently - expanded department that embraces innovation and improvement
• An organisation committed to supporting your career pathway and development
• An organisation recently rated Good by the CQC

Main duties of the job

Everyone who joins our team benefits from our corporate induction programme. Here, you'll learn about our values and how your role contributes to us delivering the best possible care to our patients and their families.

The successful candidate will have the responsibility to take a lead role in the coordination, planning, and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team in the department by ensuring the effective management of the Department in the absence of the lead nurse.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care so that adjustments can be made within their sphere of responsibility.

The post holder will take a lead role in promoting clinical excellence through their practice, participating in evidence-based practice.

The post holder will ensure that all nursing documentation is complete, up to date, and in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.

The post holder is expected to take a lead role in facilitating, educating, supervising, supporting, and developing both qualified and unqualified staff within their sphere of responsibility on a daily basis.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and making significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of our staff's commitment to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organization, which 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 throughout the organization, where staff are engaged in change and committed to the journey towards sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route, please use the link to check your eligibility: Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th, 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0383

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

Trust Values

• In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words, please describe how you ensure you contribute to a well-functioning team.

Knowledge and Awareness

• 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.

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse.
• Educated to diploma level (or working towards).
• Evidence of relevant post-registration education and development.
• 998 or other recognized teaching course.
• Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards.
• Minor injuries course (ENP) or willing to work towards.
• Non-medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards.
• Recognized leadership development programme attendance.
• Relevant degree or working towards.

Experience

• Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.