3756 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Are you a band 5 looking to progress to band 6?

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 band 6 Sisters/Charge nurses on ward 37, Winter Escalation. The secondment will start Mid November 2024 for approx. 6 months.

We are looking for 3 enthusiastic and highly motivated nurses to join the team.

Ward 37 consists of 24 beds where as a band 6 on the ward you will be responsible for providing leadership, expertise, advise and clinical ability.

A commitment to continuous professional development for both yourself and the team is essential, as this will ensure that our team has the required skills and knowledge to deliver safe and effective care.

You will be responsible for supporting your manager in ensuring that our service users need are met through the delivery of high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Lead Nurse in the day to day running of the ward.

To assist the Lead Nurse in the management/leading of the ward and its nursing workforce.

Assisting the Lead Nurse with probationary management, incident investigations, roster management, assessing students and supporting new starters, appraisals, audits, service improvements and initiatives.

To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care for medical patients.

To assist the MDT with providing clear and concise instructions to patients regarding treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and self-management strategies, promoting patient empowerment and adherence to healthcare recommendations.

To work collaboratively with all members of the MDT to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication across interdisciplinary teams.

To recognise changes in patients conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on / escalate as appropriate.

To clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and dignity of patients.

Maintain accurate and thorough electronic patient records of patient assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and discharge instructions.

Ensure own practice is evidenced based and contribute to the development of nursing practice in own area.

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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