Sister​/Charge Nurse, PIU

3 months fixed term / secondment opportunity

PIU is our Planned Investigation Unit and we care for patients who are undergoing planned procedures and investigations covering a wide range of specialities including gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology and respiratory, amongst others.

An exciting position has now become available as a development post on PIU as a fixed term band 6 charge nurse/sister. The post will be for a minimum of 3 months and the successful candidate will be expected to support the current band 6 with coordinating the unit, support the clinical team in particular junior members of staff, and complete management duties in the absence of the lead nurse.

We are looking for someone who is dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic. They need to have good problem solving skills and be motivated and eager to learn.

Please contact Sister Julie Rutter on or Matron Katie Wright on

The post holder is required to supervise junior staff and students.

The responsibility of the post holder is to manage the delivery of nursing services provided by the overall clinical management team.

The post holder will ensure the effective and smooth running of PIU sessions. They are also expected to support with management duties and deputise for the lead nurse in their absence.

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 wecan 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

Job Description for Sister / Charge Nurse

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.

• Knowledge and understanding of current health care issues
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements
• Knowledge of local/professional policies and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of resource management
• Research and development awareness
• Knowledge of quality, audit and its application
• Knowledge of current health care issues

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.

• 1st level registered nurse/HCPC registered practitioner
• Willingness to do a management qualification or equivalent experience
• First line management/LEO

• Highly effective interpersonal/communication skills
• Organisational skills to reflect departmental standards and effective skill mix
• Ability to develop staff through performance review and clinical supervision
• Demonstrate ability to develop and implement change initiatives
• Work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrate the ability to gain commitment from others
• Highly effective decision making skills
• Clinically effective
• Willingness to participate in recruitment/selection
• Willingness to participate in research and development to support service delivery

• Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent
• Clinical experience in an PIU setting
• Experience of standard setting, quality initiatives and audit
• Interventional Cardiology experience
• Rheumatology infusion experience

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.