0189 - Lead Nurse

Job summary

An opportunity for a Band 7 Lead Nurse position has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with Band 6 experience or Band 7 experience to lead and manage Ward 20. The ward is a 28 bedded Acute Stoke Unit and Care of the Elderly ward which has a fully established dedicated team.

The successful candidate needs to be organised, self-motivated and enthusiastic. They need to have excellent communication and time management skills. Applicants need to be dynamic and innovative with good knowledge of caring for medical patients and the ability to drive forward a team of staff with varying levels of experience, knowledge and skills. They will need to be enthusiastic about patient care and have a compassionate leadership style that will support the health and wellbeing of their staff and patients. They need to have good understanding of clinical governance and audits, experience of working within the multi-disciplinary team and a need to continually improve quality and patient satisfaction. They also need to be able to delegate tasks effectively to enable them to support the ward clinically as well as ensuring that management responsibilities are completed.

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Main duties of the job

To provide effective leadership, expertise, advice and support to the ward and ensure the provision of high-quality care to patients and their families.

To ensure the safe, effective and efficient overall management of the ward within the allocated resources and budget, in collaboration with the matron, and in accordance with trust policies and procedures.

To consistently maintain and improve patient care and experience.

24 hour continuing responsibility for maintaining a safe environment.

To act as ward manager with responsibility for determining how objectives set for the service delivery of the ward will be best achieved and drive continuous improvement.

Demonstrate a professional approach to work in accordance with the leadership behaviours agreed for the trust, the NMC code of professional conduct and the trust values.

Foster an environment that is supportive, inclusive and conducive to learning.

Ensure ward compliance with all audits, policies and trust guidance.

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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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)

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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)

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