1967 - Lead Nurse
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12-month secondment as Lead nurse for an orthopaedic elective unit. This unit as 12 protected beds for elective Orthopaedic procedures only. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to expand their skills further and work closely with the Arthroplasty nurse driving the team forward with the Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Total Hip and Knee arthroplasty surgery.
You will provide effective leadership, expertise, advice and support to a ward team and ensure the provision of the highest quality care to patients and their families. To ensure the safe, effective and efficient overall management of the ward within allocated resources and in accordance with Trust wide Policies and Procedures consistently to maintain and improve patient care and experience. You will have 24 hour continuing responsibility for maintaining a safe environment and as Lead Nurse you will be responsible for determining how objectives are set for the service delivery of the ward will best be achieved.
The interview date for this role will be 21/05/2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in close laison with the Matron and the Patient Services Manager as triumvirate working is paramount to drive this service forward
You will be responsibile for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of clinical, professional and managerial standards.
If successful you will need to be able to support good clinical practice, be responsible for the leadership and operational management of the ward in allocating resources ensuring appropriate management of anything that threatens to affect the safety of the environment or to compromise the care of patients.
You will be expected to take a lead in ensuring the quality of service delivered within the sphere of responsibility by managing standard setting, monitoring performance against local and national standards working along side the arthroplasty nurse by promoting Patient related out comes and how we compare with other trusts. Interaction with patients and relatives to obtain feedback is a vital part of this role to help you participate with the Matron to handle, investigate and respond to complaints as appropriate, in a timely manner
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.
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Date posted
17 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-1967E-04-24
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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