4124 - Lead Nurse

Job summary

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 6 nurse to cover maternity leave and manage and lead Ward 21, our Cardiology and General Medical ward.

As lead nurse they will be expected to support and lead the team and provide continuity in dealing with and overseeing operational nursing issues on a daily basis. They need to have excellent communication and time management skills, to enable them to support and coordinate sufficient patient flow.

Applicants need to be dynamic and innovative with good knowledge of caring for medical patients and the ability to drive forward a team of staff with varying levels of experience, knowledge and skills. The individuals will have excellent interpersonal skills and will also be enthusiastic with a passion and commitment to providing excellent care for our patients, their families and the nursing team. They will need to have a compassionate leadership style that envelopes trust values and will support the health and wellbeing of their staff and patients. They need to have good understanding of clinical governance and audits, experience of working within the multi-disciplinary team and a need to continually improve quality and patient satisfaction. They also need to be able to delegate tasks effectively to enable them to support the ward clinically as well as ensuring that management responsibilities are completed.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective leadership, expertise, advice & support to a ward/department & ensure the provision of the highest quality care to patients and their families.

To ensure the safe, effective and efficient overall management of the ward/department within allocated resources and in accordance with Trust wide Policies and Procedures.

Consistently to maintain and improve patient care and experience.

24 hour continuing responsibility for maintaining a safe environment.

To act as ward department manager with responsibility for determining how objectives set for the service delivery of the ward department will best be achieved.

We are looking for an individual that is enthusiastic and dynamic, who can inspire and motivate an evolving team and facilitate the day to day running of the ward.

They will be expected to promote and monitor a safe and caring environment for patients. It is also essential that they are able to provide professional direction to their team, advocating excellence in clinical practice at all times.

To be successful the applicant will require experience as a Band 6 nurse with proven skills in leadership and recent experience in nursing medical and cardiology patients would be desirable, but not essential.

The role will be fixed term for 12 months to cover the current lead nurses maternity leave.

If you are enthusiastic, caring and in need of a challenge then please contact Matron Katie Wright on 01226436026 or email katie.wright24@nhs.net for further details.

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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