The interviews will take place on 4th December
Due to maternity leave, the Acute Medical Unit is seeking a seconded Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our hard-working team. We are seeking a passionate registered nurse that can role model our professional values and manage a fast-paced 48 bedded admissions unit. The individual must have strong communication skills and be eager to advocate for safe, efficient and person-centred care. Within this role, there will be training and development opportunities, with an expectation of continued professional development.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will maintain an excellent standard of clinical work and provide quality nursing care. They will lead a large team of nursing staff and work closely with the Lead Nurses, Site Matrons, and other departments to coordinate safe, effective patient flow throughout the Trust. As a Sister/Charge Nurse on the Acute Medical Unit, you will also recognise and escalate the care of deteriorating patients and provide clinical leadership to our developing Registered Nurses.
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.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please explain what motivates you to do a good job.
Experience
* Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty.
Qualifications
* Evidence of post-registration education and development/relevant experience.
* 998 or equivalent.
* Recognised Leadership development programme attendance.
Knowledge and Awareness
* Current healthcare issues.
* Quality, audit and its application.
* Clinical Governance.
* Health and Safety.
* Confidentiality.
* Statutory and professional requirements.
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.
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