2285 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Interview Date: 30th April 2025

We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse who can drive forward the Discharge Units vision and values of ensuring safe outstanding discharges for patients of Barnsley.

You will be an experienced Nurse with proven leadership and skills, a passion for development and a commitment to provide very high standards of patient care and experience.

The Discharge Unit at Barnsley hospital helps facilitate approximately 1000 discharges per month. We have 6 bedded cubicles and can sit up to, a further 20 patients. We continue all aspects of patient care whilst they await medication and transport home.

The Discharge Unit has recently become a 24/7 Unit. Therefore, we now have patients who stay overnight, who have a predicted date of discharge the following day.

We play a key role in patient flow working at a fast pace whilst ensuring all patients have a safe and efficient discharge back into the community.

Main duties of the job

This is a brand-new post within the Discharge Unit so will be a great opportunity to develop and make the post your own.

The post holder will support the Lead Nurse in all aspects of department management and have a key role in co-ordinating and developing the nursing team ensuring that patients always receive a high quality of nursing care.

You will be expected to coordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely discharge of patients. To have visible and accessible presence within the clinical area for patients relatives and staff. Lead by example at all times acting as a positive role model taking responsibility for own professional development.

You will organise your own work load and adjust and prioritise in response to daily activities within the department. You will have the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention.

You will deputise in the absence of the Lead Nurse, supporting them in the recruitment, retention and performance of staff. You will also support the lead nurse with budget control, including the safe allocation of staff and sickness management, whilst adhering to trust policies, procedures and professional code of conduct.

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 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

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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