0383 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to recruit a Sister/Charge Nurse to our Emergency Department. We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with a passion for Emergency Nursing to join our friendly team in ED.

We manage approximately 105,000 attendances annually with an admission rate of 25%. Paediatric patients comprise approximately a quarter of our total new attendances. In addition, the department provides review clinics for ED attendees on weekday mornings, with input from senior medical staff and nurse practitioners.

When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic and progressive nursing workforce and a dedicated team led by Matron, Lead Nurses, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners with a variety of professional backgrounds. We also work alongside a team of 23 ED Consultants and multiple junior doctors. There is 24-hour senior doctor cover in the department.

Choosing a nursing career in our emergency department means joining:

A dynamic team that thrives on the challenges of caring for approximately 300 patients a day
Imminently - expanded department that embraces innovation and improvement
An organisation committed to supporting your career pathway and development
An organisation recently rated Good by the CQC

Everyone who joins our team benefits from our corporate induction programme. Here, you'll learn about our values and how your role contributes to us delivering the best possible care to our patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate has the responsibility take a lead role in the co-ordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team on the department by ensuring the effective management of the Department in the absence of the lead nurse.

The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the planning development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care so that adjustments can be made within their sphere of responsibility.

The post holder will take a lead role in promoting clinical excellence through their practice, participating in evidence based practice.

The post holder will ensure that all nursing documentation is complete, up to date and in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.

The post holder is expected to take a lead role in facilitating, educate, supervising, supporting and developing both qualified and unqualified staff, within their sphere of responsibility on a daily basis.

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 attached to this advert to check your eligibility.

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Please see further details below.

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0383E-07-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0383

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

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for 0383

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

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

1st level registered nurse.
Educated to diploma level (or working towards).
Evidence of relevant post registration education and development.
998 or other recognised teaching course.
Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards.
Minor injuries course (ENP) or willing to work towards.
Non medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards.

Desirable

Recognised leadership development programme attendance.
Relevant degree or working towards.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

1st level registered nurse.
Educated to diploma level (or working towards).
Evidence of relevant post registration education and development.
998 or other recognised teaching course.
Minor Illness qualification or willing to work towards.
Minor injuries course (ENP) or willing to work towards.
Non medical prescriber qualification or willing to work towards.

Desirable

Recognised leadership development programme attendance.
Relevant degree or working towards.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience at band 5 in specialty or relevant experience.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).