Anexciting and rare opportunity has arisen to recruit a Sister/Charge Nurse toour Acute Stroke unit and care of the elderly ward. We are looking for anenthusiastic experienced registered nurse to join our friendly team.
We are a 28bedded unit split between joint specialities of acute stroke and care of theelderly. We work closely with the multi disciplinary team comprising of SALT,neuro and medical physios and occupational therapists and dietetics.
When you joinour team, you become part of a dynamic and progressive nursing workforce and adedicated team led by Matron, Lead Nurse, specialist stroke nurses and AdvancedClinical
Practitionerswith a variety of professional backgrounds
Choosing anursing career with our team means joining:
A dynamicteam that thrives on the challenges of caring for both stroke and care of theelderly patients.
adeveloping department that embraces innovation and improvement
Anorganisation committed to supporting your career pathway and development
Anorganisation recently rated Good by the CQC
Everyone whojoins our team benefits from our corporate induction programme. Here, you'lllearn about our values and how your role contributes to us delivering the bestpossible care to our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The interview date for this role will be the 18th November 2025.
The successful candidate has the responsibility take a lead role in theco-ordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by themultidisciplinary team on the ward by ensuring the effective management of theward in the absence of the lead nurse.
The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of careneeds and the planning development, implementation and evaluation of programsof care so that adjustments can be made within their sphere of responsibility.
The post holder will take a lead role in promoting clinical excellencethrough their practice, participating in evidence based practice.
The post holder will ensure that all nursing documentation is complete,up to date and in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.
The post holder is expected to take a lead role in facilitating,educate, supervising, supporting and developing both qualified and unqualifiedstaff, within their sphere of responsibility on a daily basis.
About us
Wereserve the right to close positions early
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work
We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants
Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship
Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
SupportingDocuments
Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
* 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
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what diversity challenges you face in your current role ? And what have you done to overcome these ?
Experience
* Significant experience at band 5 in specialty
* Evidence of relevant post registration education and development
Qualifications
* 998 or other recognised teaching course
* Educated to diploma level (or working towards)
* 1st level registered nurse
* Recognised leadership development program attendance
* Relevant degree or working towards
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.
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