Sister/Charge Nurse

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional NHS Trust in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to lead within their Neuro Rehabilitation Unit. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in neurological rehabilitation, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance the rehabilitation process while supporting staff development. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners.
• 1st line management experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience as a trained nurse (Band 5).
• Substantial experience working in a Neurological rehabilitation environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients.
• Demonstrate experience of leadership and management.
• Actively participate in training and staff development.
• Provide high standards of nursing care based on patient care plans.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary working in Neurological Rehabilitation.

Skills

Leadership and Management Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivational Interviewing Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Go back South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 09 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced & motivated nurse with exceptional skills & knowledge to join our Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) at Kendray Hospital

The NRU is a 12 bedded local specialist rehabilitation unit that provides a neurological rehabilitation service which enables patients with long term neurological conditions including patients with an acute injury or episode, to access rehabilitation that is coordinated, timely & responsive to patient needs

The Sister/Charge Nurse will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team assisting in leading the way in the provision of outstanding patient care and innovative nursing practice

We are seeking nurse leaders who can support ward managers to help build a confident, high-quality & caring team who are experts in their field. Youll be responsible for championing rehabilitation nursing & supporting nursing staff, while working alongside other multi-disciplinary colleagues

This role is both exciting and challenging.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

As Sister/Charge Nurse on our specialist NRU you will

Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients

Demonstrate experience of leadership, management & multi-disciplinary team working

Have interpersonal skills & demonstrable ability to handle complex communications

Have a key role in training, education & staff development, actively participate in regular supervision/appraisals contributing to clinical leadership facilitating a culture of learning/reflective practice

Have ability to inspire people & able to motivate/support others

Contribute actively to the rehabilitation process working alongside therapy colleagues

Provide high standards of nursing care as defined by the patients care plan, reviewing & updating when care needs change & evidence this

Communicate effectively, with sensitivity & compassion & manage relationships with people

Ensure compliance with clinical governance frameworks

Line management responsibility of staff

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve the right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To ensure that all patients transferred to the Neurological Unit access a specialist rehabilitation service according to individual need.

To provide and maintain a high quality of individualised patient and carer support by effectively co-ordinating all available resources, identifying shortfalls and contributing in their solution.

To provide support to the Neurological Services Manager in the area of clinical leadership and nursing and care staff.

To assist with improving and maintaining services to people with a Neurological diagnosis by providing advice and information.

To participate in the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of all programmes of care using identified care pathways and in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• To be based within the Neurological Rehabilitation team and assist in the co-ordination of care for all patients within the Neurological service
• Actively encourage in an understanding and sensitive manner the participation of the patient and relatives in the planning and provision of care. To personalise and improve the care given
• To be involved in the assessment and management of patients with swallowing difficulties with supervision from speech and language therapy when needed
• To be responsible for assessing telephone enqueries from the general public, residential and nursing home staff leading to giving advice or attending the patient to carry out an assessment and/or treatment
• To participate and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary working in Neurological Rehabilitation
• To assist the Neurological Rehabilitation Services Manager with the provision of education and training for all staff including student nurses and post registration students.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care and the setting of standards to facilitate maximum potential and rehabilitation of patients
• To maintain accurate records with regards to legal aspects, confidentiality and management information requirements, and to participate in record keeping audit within the trust policies and procedures and guidelines
• Report incidents, accidents and complaints, participate in corrective action and monitor the outcome in order to maintain a safe working environment
• Record all patient contacts and activities accurately and contemporaneously maintaining accurate records and statistical returns
• To participate in the implementation of policy, service development and clinical governance as required.
• To be aware of and act in accordance with the Trusts clinical standards and guidelines and the NMC code of conduct and guidelines
• To provide clinical leadership in areas of practice and support staff working in the Neurological Rehabilitation Service
• To participate in the education and facilitation of the development of all staff including, student nurses, post registration students and therapy staff, to improve quality of care and provide an effective service
• To assist the Neurological Rehabilitation Service manager in coordinating and supporting student placements by providing mentorship and preceptorship to students and participating in the induction of new employees
• Carry out PDRs with identified team staff and ensure mandatory training targets are achieved
• To participate in clinical supervision with a designated person, staff training and development; including that of trainees
• To assist in the planning and smooth running of an effective Neurological service, keeping informed of developments and treatments and current issues to maximise health gain.
• To maintain and explore ways for improving standards and continuity of care for patients
• To assist the Neurological Rehabilitation Service Manager in the development of services to support patients and carers within the service, including carer support groups
• To participate and co-ordinate in relevant research and clinical audit
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting good communication between patients/carers and other agencies. Supporting relatives to and carers in ways to empower them to make informed choices about their healthcare.

Trust Values:

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

Honest, open, transparent

Respectful

Person first and in the centre

Improve and be outstanding

Relevant today, ready for tomorrow

Families and carers matter

Safeguarding:

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:

All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:

ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;

maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;

understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Trust Data Protection Policy;

comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;

receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;

understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;

recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;

ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;

comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);

demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;

abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.

adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;

being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;

Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;

In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse.
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• 1st line management experience or equivalent.

Physical Attributes

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Personal Attributes

• Responsive attitude and approach.
• Ability to work flexibly including Unsociable hours (Earlies, Lates, Nights & weekends and Bank Holiday working.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience as a trained nurse (Band 5).
• Substantial experience of working in a Neurological rehabilitation environment.
• Demonstrable teaching experience.
• Experience of audit.
• Experience of supervision of other staff / student nurses.
• Experience on research.
• Service Development.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Specialist knowledge across a range of areas relevant to practice underpinned by evidence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, other nursing staff, medical staff and members of the MDT.
• Demonstrate Leadership and Management Skills
• Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing Skills.
• Demonstrate Influencing and Negotiation skills.
• Understand the need for confidentiality.
• Relevant Clinical and Assessment Skills.
• Understanding of government legislation/documentation affecting NHS.
• Demonstrate good I.T. Skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work.
• Effective team worker.
• Counselling.

Training

• Demonstration of current continual professional development.
• Professional knowledge relevant to practice acquired by degree, diploma.
• Further training in areas relevant to practice eg:
• Venepuncture
• Ear Syringing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust