Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced intensive care nurse with at least 12 months critical care experience, to join our amazing team in a brand new 13 bed Intensive care unit, at Barnsley Hospital.
We are looking for individuals who are committed to providing high quality care within a multidisciplinary framework of holistic care delivery.
In return we offer a supportive environment in which to develop your skills and enhance your professional development.
Education is part of our philosophy. We actively encourage personal development and provide opportunities to pursue professional interests and further study with strong links to Sheffield Hallam University. We provide a competency-based development system.
This position will enable the successful applicant to develop their knowledge and skills in caring for critically ill adults within a highly supportive environment.
You will have a comprehensive induction programme depending on your previous experience supported by the units clinical educator and you will work with an experienced team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other allied professionals.
This post will include shift work, consisting of days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
Main duties of the job
If you are a newly registered staff nurse please apply via our Trust Wide advert where you will have the opportunity to specify your area of choice, please call 01226 435704, 01226 431694 or 07821 808097 for further details.
Working within a highly skilled, dynamic multi-disciplinary team, in our busy and energetic 13 bedded Adult Critical Care Unit, which accommodates both level 3 and level 2 patients. This is an excellent opportunity for, energetic, enthusiastic staff nurses with at least 6 months acute experience, to provide a high standard of care to patients within a challenging, yet supportive acute hospital setting.
In return we will provide exciting learning opportunities within both the clinical and educational setting to enable you to continue to develop and grow.
As part of our Adult Critical Care commitment to enhance the working lives of our staff, we offer flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies and staff benefits including an excellent pension scheme. We are committed to providing a
culture of continuous learning, which actively supports the professional and personal development of our staff.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
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 work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
Barnsley Hospital 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 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 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
Details Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-0311E-06-25
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 Experience Desirable
* Ward experience post qualification
Qualifications Essential
* Registered nurse
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 a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Quality, audit and its application
* Current healthcare issues
* Health and Safety
* Confidentiality
* Risk Management
* Clinical governance
* Statutory and professional requirements
Person Specification Experience Desirable
* Ward experience post qualification
Qualifications Essential
* Registered nurse
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 a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
* Quality, audit and its application
* Current healthcare issues
* Health and Safety
* Confidentiality
* Risk Management
* Clinical governance
* Statutory and professional requirements
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)
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