Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0159 - Sister/Charge Nurse

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This job is now closed

Job summary

The interview will be W/C 31st March 2025

2 Posts available - 1 post 36 hour permanent. 1 post 36 hour 12 Months fixed term/secondment opportunity.

The Neonatal Unit is committed to providing evidence and researched based family integrated care for our 14 cots, that comprise of 2 Intensive, 3 High Dependency and 9 Special Care.

Main duties of the job

The Unit is currently looking for a Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse to join their existing team. In liaison with the Lead Nurse and other sisters, you will lead and co-ordinate a dedicated team of nursing and support staff in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care.

It is essential that you are a RN or RSCN with the Qualification in Specialty in Intensive Care of the New-born course at diploma or postgraduate level and teaching and assessing certificate or equivalent adult teaching certificate.

It is essential you have an approachable manner and positive attitude whilst being committed to providing high quality care to the children and families accessing our services.

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 achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation 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 right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to 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 only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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Details

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-0159E-03-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • 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
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in conducting Appraisals

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse
  • ENB 405 or equivalent Neonatal Intensive Care Course at Diploma or Degree level
  • Previous experience working in NICU, post completion of 405 or equivalent.
  • ENB 997/998 Teaching and Assessing in Nursing Practice or equivalent Adult Teaching Certificate
  • Educated or working towards Degree Level
  • NLS Course holder
  • Research awareness

Desirable

  • Recognised leadership development program attendance
  • Relevant degree or working towards
  • Venepuncture and cannulation
  • Counselling course

Values based questions

Essential

  • 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 lead/manage a well functioning team?
Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • 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
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in conducting Appraisals

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse
  • ENB 405 or equivalent Neonatal Intensive Care Course at Diploma or Degree level
  • Previous experience working in NICU, post completion of 405 or equivalent.
  • ENB 997/998 Teaching and Assessing in Nursing Practice or equivalent Adult Teaching Certificate
  • Educated or working towards Degree Level
  • NLS Course holder
  • Research awareness

Desirable

  • Recognised leadership development program attendance
  • Relevant degree or working towards
  • Venepuncture and cannulation
  • Counselling course

Values based questions

Essential

  • 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 lead/manage a well functioning team?

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Neonatal Lead Nurse

Melanie Hoggard

melaniehoggard@nhs.net

01226432865

Details

Date posted

07 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-0159E-03-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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