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.
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).
