Barnsley Hospitals Orthopaedic Elective Ward is now recruiting two permanent Band 5 staff nurses.
We are a 19 bedded ward delivering care to elective patients ranging from day cases to major joint replacement surgeries. Ultimately, we assist patients in their recovery alongside Medics and Therapists to achieve their optimal level of independence and safe discharge home.
With significant delays in elective surgery as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our service is recovering to combat the long waiting lists. We are looking to develop our service to achieve 24-hour discharge in hip and knee replacements. So, we are seeking someone passionate and enthusiastic to join the nursing team to achieve optimal recovery and timely turnaround for patients in a dynamic environment.
We are dedicated to delivering a high standard of evidence-based care, ensuring a supportive, friendly and safe environment for both patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
If you believe you are a highly motivated and committed individual who can work as part of our team and help deliver a high-quality service within Elective Orthopaedics we want to hear from you.
You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering compassionate personal care, recognising and meeting the specific needs of the patients. You will be managing and co-ordinating the day-today care of your patients. You will be responsible for admissions, discharges, theatre preparation, post-operative care and much more. This will require you to liaise with the larger MDT including medics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists.
This role offers you the opportunity to take charge of the ward in the absence if a ward sister/charge nurse. The management team and clinical educator are keen to support staff in their personal and professional growth to ensure the team is functioning to their optimal level.
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.