0263 - Sister/Charge Nurse - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Job summary

Barnsley Hospitals Orthopaedic Elective Ward nowhas a Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse vacancy for a 12-month secondment or fixed term to covermaternity leave available.

We are a 12 bedded ward delivering care to electivepatients ranging from day cases to major joint replacement surgeries.Ultimately, we assist patients in their recovery alongside Medics andTherapists to achieve their optimal level of independence and safe dischargehome.

With significant delays in elective surgery as aresult of the COVID-19 pandemic, our service is recovering to combat the long waiting lists. We arelooking to develop our service to achieve 24hr discharge in hip and kneereplacements. So, we are seeking someone passionate and enthusiastic to jointhe nursing team to achieve optimal recovery and timely turnaround for patientsin a dynamic environment.

You will support and deputise for the Lead Nurse by managing and co-ordinating the day-to-day function of the ward, acting as ward representative in the absence of the Lead Nurse. You will be responsible for maintaining the provision of outstanding nursing care, effective staff management, staff and student education and development, and being a clinical resource for staff, patients and visitors.

We encourage informal discussions or visits to the ward, please contact Lead Nurse Emma Thorp if you would like to arrange this on or

Main duties of the job

You will support and deputise for the Lead Nurse bymanaging and co-ordinating the day-to-day function of the ward, acting as wardrepresentative in the absence of the Lead Nurse. You will be responsible formaintaining the provision of outstanding nursing care, effective staffmanagement, staff and student education and development, and being a clinicalresource for staff, patients and visitors.

As a senior member of the team, you will berequired to have effective interpersonal communication, decision-making, andteam working skills. It is essential that you have an in-depth knowledge ofcurrent healthcare issues, risk management, and clinical governance, as well asquality, audit and its implementation.

You will be expected to prioritise and delegate yourown and the teams workload to meet the demands of multiple theatre lists andin-patient care. There will be ample opportunity for you to develop yourteaching and mentoring skills as you will lead on particular clinical areas,and support our students and newly qualified nurses with support from ourclinical educator.

Maintain high standards of care whichreflect the Trust Values

Act as team leader in participating andproviding safe and effective care

Assist with co-ordination of staff toensure performance is maintained whilst delivering safe care

Oversee patient care and flow withinthe ward

Participate in the development of theward and actively implement new Trust and ward projects.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Checkif you need a UK visa - (, band2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Knowledge

Essential

Experience

Essential

Qualifications

Essential

Values based questions

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