0248 - Sister/Charge Nurse, Ward 36

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a real difference every day? We are looking for a full-time, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our team on Ward 36 as a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.

This post is available from November 2025 until March 2026 and offers the opportunity to work on our busy but friendly 16-bed general surgical ward at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

About Ward 36:

Ward 36 cares for a wide range of elective and emergency surgical patients, including those undergoing procedures in colorectal, upper GI, breast, and general surgery. We support patients through the pre- and post-operative journey, managing both short and longer stays. This provides excellent opportunities to develop a solid foundation in surgical care within a supportive, team-focused environment. Ideally, the successful candidate will have knowledge in caring for medical patients.

What Were Looking For:

Were seeking an individual who embody the Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust values:

Caring and compassionate, putting patients at the heart of everything you do.

Accountable, delivering care safely, reliably and with pride.

Respectful, treating colleagues, patients, and families with dignity and understanding.

Encouraging, supporting others to achieve their best, while growing and developing your own skills.

Together, we work collaboratively to provide outstanding care every time.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse role is critical in maintaining safe, high-quality care delivery on our ward. This position provides essential clinical leadership, ensuring that Barnsley Hospitals CARE values are upheld in practice.

Key Responsibilities

Provide visible leadership and act as a role model for nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Lead the coordination of safe, effective patient care, including managing staffing levels, skill mix, and daily allocation.

Support delivery of Trust quality standards, CQC requirements, and evidence-based nursing practice.

Act as shift coordinator, ensuring smooth patient flow, timely discharges, and escalation of clinical issues.

Deliver and monitor safe care for acutely unwell patients, using NEWS2, sepsis screening, and escalation protocols.

Mentor, support, and assess junior nursing staff and students, ensuring ongoing professional development.

Contribute to audit, incident investigation, and implementation of patient safety initiatives.

During the winter months, Ward 36 expands to a 28-bed unit, providing care not only to surgical patients but also to those with medical, orthopaedic and gynaecology needs. This makes the role varied and fast-paced, offering excellent experience for a motivated nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality care.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation 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

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

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

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)

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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)

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