0176 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 24 November 2024

Job summary

The interviews will take place on 4th December

x2 6 Month Internal Secondments positions available

Due to maternity leave, the Acute Medical Unit are seeking a seconded Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse to join our hard-working team. We are seeking a passionate registered nurse that can role model our professional values and manage a fast-paced 48 bedded admissions unit. The individual must have strong communication skills and be eager to advocate for safe, efficient and person-centred care. Within this role there will be training and development opportunities, with an expectation of continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will maintain an excellent standard of clinical work and provide quality nursing care. They will lead a large team of nursing staff and work closely with the Lead Nurses, Site Matrons and other departments to co-ordinate safe, effective patient flow throughout the Trust. As a Sister/Charge Nurse on the Acute Medical Unit, you will also recognise and escalate the care of deteriorating patients and provide clinical leadership to our developing Registered Nurses.

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.

Date posted

15 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0176I-11-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Value-based questions

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered
  • Evidence of post registration education and development/relevant experience
  • 998 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Recognised Leadership development programme attendance

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Current healthcare issues
  • Quality, audit and its application
  • Clinical Governance
  • Risk management
  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Statutory and professional requirements
Person Specification

Value-based questions

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered
  • Evidence of post registration education and development/relevant experience
  • 998 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Recognised Leadership development programme attendance

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Current healthcare issues
  • Quality, audit and its application
  • Clinical Governance
  • Risk management
  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Statutory and professional requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Bethany Branson

bethany.branson@nhs.net

01226431318

Date posted

15 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0176I-11-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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