- Salary: £37,710.40
- Closing date is 4 January 2026
- Location: Barnsley Hospice, Church St, Gawber, Barnsley S75 2RL
Join Our Team as a Sister/Charge Nurse – In-patient Unit (IPU)
- Do you thrive on leading a team to deliver exceptional care?
- Do you want to make a real difference to patients and families when they need it most?
- Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career in a supportive, specialist environment?
Barnsley Hospice is looking for a compassionate and experienced IPU Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dedicated In-patient Unit team. In this rewarding role, you’ll lead by example, ensuring the highest standards of palliative and end-of-life care for our patients and their loved ones.
You’ll be the Nurse in Charge, guiding and inspiring your team, supporting professional development, and maintaining a calm, safe environment. From managing complex care needs to coordinating discharges and driving quality improvements, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of hospice care.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a confident leader with excellent clinical skills
- Can inspire and support colleagues to deliver person-centred care
- Thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces change
- Wants to make a genuine difference to local families
At Barnsley Hospice, we value compassion, teamwork, and innovation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
If you want a role with heart, purpose, and the chance to lead with impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About us
Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life-limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our Retail Hub.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Barnsley Hospice.
If you would like further information or an informal conversation please contact Mel Butcher, the Ward Sister on 01226 244 244.