Unit Sister/Charge Nurse

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in Barnsley is seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to join their Neuro Rehabilitation Unit. This role involves providing high standards of nursing care, leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, and actively participating in the rehabilitation process. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to staff development, and the ability to inspire others to make a meaningful impact on patient care. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on community health.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and management within a nursing context.
• Ability to handle complex communications with sensitivity and empathy.
• Demonstrated experience in staff training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing care as per patient care plans.
• Actively participate in the rehabilitation process alongside therapy colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance frameworks.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to inspire and motivate others

Effective communication

Job description

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced & motivated nurse to join our Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) at Kendray Hospital. If you're passionate about making a real difference, & want to feel part of something meaningful, this could be the right place for you.

The NRU is a 12-bed local specialist unit that provides neurological rehabilitation 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and facilitating a culture of learning/reflective practice.
• Have the ability to inspire people & to motivate/support others.
• Contribute actively to the rehabilitation process working alongside therapy colleagues.
• Provide high standards of nursing care as defined by the patient's care plan, reviewing & updating when care needs change and evidence this.
• Communicate effectively with sensitivity & compassion, and manage relationships with people.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance frameworks.
• Line management responsibility of staff.

About the Trust

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.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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