2328 - Staff Nurse

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual, who can deliver high quality patient care within our Breast Team to cover long term sickness. The post will be initially fixed for 6 months.

Due to the post being fixed term for 6 months we are advertising externally for increased interest but this would be open to a secondment if you had the support of your manager.

At the Breast Unit, we provide breast screening, breast clinics, and a range of healthcare support including breast surgery and reconstruction. We are small hard-working team who pride ourselves on developing our service and our staff in order for them to feel valued for their contributions to the team.

Previous experience working within a Breast Unit would be desirable but full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to assist in overseeing the running of the department and they will be required to be a part of the Nurse Led clinics that they run within the unit. These consist of wound clinics, drainage of seromas and accessing chemo care to facilitate the safe administration of zoladex. A supervised competency package and training will be completed.

Other responsibilities are

To act as Nurse in charge when allocated, with duties commiserate of that position.

Support patient throughout their pathway in the Breast Unit providing appropriate information as required,

To assist and work as part of a team to ensure that all safety checks have been completed and documented and that clinics rooms are stocked and cleaned prior to clinics starting and throughout the day.

Setting up & assisting with Breast Biopsies

Ensure all appropriate paperwork/LocSSIPS, e outcomes are completed during and following consultations

Clinical Observations where required.

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.

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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