AMU Nurse Leader & Charge Nurse (Band 6)

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is seeking a motivated Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to join the Acute Medical Unit (AMU). You will provide clinical leadership, coordinate day-to-day operations, oversee admissions, transfers and discharges, and allocate staff according to patient acuity and priorities.

You will promote teamwork, safety and professional accountability, support staff development and wellbeing, contribute to performance management and quality improvement, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Proactive and adaptable nurse with strong clinical, organisational and communication skills.
• Leads by example, supports staff wellbeing, and develops the nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day running of the AMU, overseeing admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Allocate staff and resources according to patient acuity and clinical priorities.
• Monitor staffing levels and workload and escalate safety concerns when needed.
• Promote effective teamwork, professional accountability and appropriate delegation.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Communication

Job description

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is seeking a motivated Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse to join the Acute Medical Unit (AMU). You will provide clinical leadership, coordinate day-to-day operations, oversee admissions, transfers and discharges, and allocate staff according to patient acuity and priorities.

You will promote teamwork, safety and professional accountability, support staff development and wellbeing, contribute to performance management and quality improvement, and ensure compliance with