An exciting opportunity as arisen for a dynamic individual with a passion to take there career further as a the lead nurse for a busy Orthopaedic trauma ward. You will be providing effective leadership, advice, support and guidance to your team ensuring safe, effective and efficient management of the ward.

You will have the opportunity to lead a team whilst working closely with Orthopaedic and Orthogeriatric Consultants, Advanced clinical practitioners and Allied health professionals who are all based within the orthopaedic trauma ward and work closely together to deliver best outcomes for patients.

As the Lead Nurse you will be responsible for supporting your Manager in ensuring that our service users needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.

The interview date for this role is 16th October 2024.

Main duties of the job

The Lead nurse will work in close Liaison with the Matron to consistently ensure the quality of patient care through efficiently and effectively managing the ward. The post holder will have 24hour responsibility for their ward including delegated management of identified staff & financial resources.

You will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including the neck of femur pathway and best Practice tariff. You will be setting the standards for clinical, professional and managerial standards of care.

A professional approach to work & act in accordance with the leadership behaviours agreed for the Trust and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times. Seeking to promote and strengthen leadership skills within staff in the clinical area.

You will be responsible for staff wellbeing, sickness management and recruitment. A positive approach will be required towards driving a team forward to ensure high standards of patients care will always be achieved.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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 we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, 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

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and awareness

Essential

• Thorough speciality knowledge relevant to the department.
• Understanding of audit & research methodologies
• Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues.
• Handling clinical incidents & complaints
• Awareness of equality & diversity

Desirable

• Knowledge of web site access

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registered nurse (equivalent to 1st degree) plus significant experience at either nurse Grade F or Band 6 plus additional qualifications including Assessing and Mentoring qualification and additional relevant degree (or evidence of working towards a degree)
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
• Basic life support training
• Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward environment

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support training
• NVQ D32/33 Assessor Course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
• Previous experience of change management & problem solving.
• Experience of handling clinical incidents & complaints.

Values based questions

Essential

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

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