Posted 21 June, 2026
0383 - Sister/Charge Nurse
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Barnsley S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Full Time
Reference: 976300402
Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to recruit a Sister/Charge Nurse to our Emergency Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with a passion for Emergency Nursing to join our friendly team in ED.
We manage approximately 105,000 attendances annually with an admission rate of 25%. Paediatric patients comprise approximately a quarter of our total new attendances. In addition, the department provides review clinics for ED attendees on weekday mornings, with input from senior medical staff and nurse practitioners.
When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic and progressive nursing workforce and a dedicated team led by Matron, Lead Nurses, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners with a variety of professional backgrounds. We also work alongside a team of 23 ED Consultants and multiple junior doctors. There is 24-hour senior doctor cover in the department.
Choosing a nursing career in our emergency department means joining:
Main duties of the job
Everyone who joins our team benefits from our corporate induction programme. Here, you'll learn about our values and how your role contributes to us delivering the best possible care to our patients and their families.
The successful candidate has the responsibility take a lead role in the co-ordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team on the department by ensuring the effective management of the Department in the absence of the lead nurse.
The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the planning development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care so that adjustments can be made within their sphere of responsibility.
The post holder will take a lead role in promoting clinical excellence through 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 unqualified staff, within their sphere of responsibility on a daily basis.
About us
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Goodby the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in thedelivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the bestPlace to Work.
Wescored 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 Promisethe promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience ofworking in the NHS for everyone.
Weare proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong andsustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our localcommunities.
Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment 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.
Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Pleasenote we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Sister/Charge Nurse (Generic)
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
Job Description for Sister/Charge Nurse (Generic)
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
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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
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
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to recruit a Sister/Charge Nurse to our Emergency Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with a passion for Emergency Nursing to join our friendly team in ED.
We manage approximately 105,000 attendances annually with an admission rate of 25%. Paediatric patients comprise approximately a quarter of our total new attendances. In addition, the department provides review clinics for ED attendees on weekday mornings, with input from senior medical staff and nurse practitioners.
When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic and progressive nursing workforce and a dedicated team led by Matron, Lead Nurses, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners with a variety of professional backgrounds. We also work alongside a team of 23 ED Consultants and multiple junior doctors. There is 24-hour senior doctor cover in the department.
Choosing a nursing career in our emergency department means joining:
- A dynamic team that thrives on the challenges of caring for approximately 300 patients a day
- Imminently - expanded department that embraces innovation and improvement
- An organisation committed to supporting your career pathway and development
- An organisation recently rated Good by the CQC
Main duties of the job
Everyone who joins our team benefits from our corporate induction programme. Here, you'll learn about our values and how your role contributes to us delivering the best possible care to our patients and their families.
The successful candidate has the responsibility take a lead role in the co-ordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team on the department by ensuring the effective management of the Department in the absence of the lead nurse.
The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the planning development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care so that adjustments can be made within their sphere of responsibility.
The post holder will take a lead role in promoting clinical excellence through 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 unqualified staff, within their sphere of responsibility on a daily basis.
About us
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Goodby the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in thedelivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the bestPlace to Work.
Wescored 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 Promisethe promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience ofworking in the NHS for everyone.
Weare proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong andsustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our localcommunities.
Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment 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.
Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Pleasenote we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Sister/Charge Nurse (Generic)
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
Job Description for Sister/Charge Nurse (Generic)
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
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse.
- Educated to diploma level (or working towards).
- Evidence of relevant post registration education and development.
- 998 or other recognised teaching course.
- Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards.
- Minor injuries course (ENP) or willing to work towards.
- Non medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards.
- Recognised leadership development programme attendance.
- Relevant degree or working towards.
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
- Please describe in around 100 words: How do you lead/manage a well functioning team?
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse.
- Educated to diploma level (or working towards).
- Evidence of relevant post registration education and development.
- 998 or other recognised teaching course.
- Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards.
- Minor injuries course (ENP) or willing to work towards.
- Non medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards.
- Recognised leadership development programme attendance.
- Relevant degree or working towards.
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
- Please describe in around 100 words: How do you lead/manage a well functioning team?
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience.
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.
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
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
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
