An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse position within Barnsley Hospitals forward-thinking busy 28-bedded Surgical Ward.

Ward 35 is a mixed surgical ward which specialises in emergency and elective general surgery, colorectal, urology and ENT.

If you have a passion for delivering high-quality care in a surgical ward, developing your leadership skills, and working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

In return we offer a supportive environment in which to develop your skills and enhance your professional development.

We actively encourage personal development and provide opportunities to pursue professional interests and further study.

Shifts will include days, nights and weekends.

Flexible working patterns will be considered where possible.

The interview date for this role will be teh 26th November 2024.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities include

Leading and supporting a team of nursing staff in providing patient centred care.

Coordinating day-to-day activities within the ward, ensuring smooth operations.

Supporting pre- and post-operative care for a range of surgical patients.

Acting as a clinical role model, mentoring junior staff and students.

Implementing clinical guidelines and maintaining patient safety.

A full breakdown of responsibilities can be found in the Job description

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

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

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

• 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
• NHS policy

Values based questions

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at band 5 in specialty

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registered nurse
• Educated to diploma level (or working towards)
• Evidence of relevant post registration education and development
• 998 or other recognized teaching course

Desirable

• Recognised leadership development program attendance
• Relevant degree or working towards

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

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