Job summary
This post is a 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity

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
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

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

Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

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.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9163-0383E-11-2026

Person Specification
Value-based questions

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality and 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.
• In around 100 words please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.

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.

Desirable

• Recognised leadership development programme attendance.
• Relevant degree or working towards.

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience.

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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse Stacey Vodden
s.vodden1@nhs.net
01226431374

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