2979 - Lead Nurse

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 November 2024

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is interested in leading a team. The lead nurse position for fracture clinic and Plaster room is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to take their career to the next level.

The interview date for this role will be 18th October 2024.

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to to provide effective leadership, expertise, advice & support to the fracture clinic, virtual fracture clinic and Plaster room ensuring the provision of the highest quality care to patients and their families.

As well as working within the fracture clinic team you will liaise closely with the Orthopaedic medical team, Service manager and Arthroplasty Nurse.

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.

Date posted

22 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-2979E-10-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse (equivalent to 1st degree) plus significant experience at Band 6 plus additional qualifications including Assessing and Mentoring qualification and additional relevant degree (or evidence of working towards a degree)
  • Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
  • Basic life support training
  • Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward environment

Desirable

  • Advanced Life Support training
  • NVQ D32/33 Assessor Course

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
  • Previous experience of change management & problem solving.
  • Experience of handling clinical incidents & complaints.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Thorough speciality knowledge relevant to the department.
  • Understanding of audit & research methodologies
  • Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues.
  • Handling clinical incidents & complaints
  • Awareness of equality & diversity

Desirable

  • Knowledge of web site access
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse (equivalent to 1st degree) plus significant experience at Band 6 plus additional qualifications including Assessing and Mentoring qualification and additional relevant degree (or evidence of working towards a degree)
  • Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
  • Basic life support training
  • Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a ward environment

Desirable

  • Advanced Life Support training
  • NVQ D32/33 Assessor Course

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
  • Previous experience of change management & problem solving.
  • Experience of handling clinical incidents & complaints.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • Thorough speciality knowledge relevant to the department.
  • Understanding of audit & research methodologies
  • Understanding of resource management, health & safety, clinical risk & quality issues.
  • Handling clinical incidents & complaints
  • Awareness of equality & diversity

Desirable

  • Knowledge of web site access

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)


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)


For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Melanie Marshall

melanie.marshall2@nhs.net

01226433839

Date posted

22 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-2979E-10-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


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