Job summary If you are a newly registered staff nurse please apply via our Trust Wide advert where you will have the opportunity to specify your area of choice, please call 01226 435704, 01226 431694 or 07821 808097 for further details. Part time hours : 33 hours. Interview date: 7th April 2025 You will be part of team aiming for an efficient safe discharge of patients back into the community You will participate and ensure that staff within this clinical area deliver evidenced based nursing care, in line with trust policies and procedures. You will take charge of the team in the absence of senior nurses, to ensure the smooth running of the department. You will positively encourage and support colleagues in maintaining and improving standards of quality practice and promote collaborative working partnerships between all members of the multi-disciplinary team We are a fast-paced unit providing high standards of care, and look forward to your application. Main duties of the job The Discharge Unit aim to maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. You will be responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration. You will ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, and will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. We therefore require an enthusiastic highly motivated Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills. You will be part of a team aiming for efficient safe discharge of patients back into the community. Your role will involve ensuring everything is in place for a safe discharge home. We are continually introducing and trailing new initiatives to streamline the safe and effective early discharge of patients, you therefore need to be open to change and in turn we will be open to fresh ideas you may have. 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 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro/rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9163-2286E-02-25 Job locations Pogmoor Road Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 2EP Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for Staff Nurse Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Job description Job responsibilities Job Description for Staff Nurse Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level registered nurse. Desirable 998 or other recognized teaching course. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Quality benchmarking. Quality, audit and its application. Current healthcare issues. Risk management. Clinical Governance. Statutory and professional requirements. Health and Safety. Confidentiality. Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what qualities you have that makes you a team player. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level registered nurse. Desirable 998 or other recognized teaching course. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Quality benchmarking. Quality, audit and its application. Current healthcare issues. Risk management. Clinical Governance. Statutory and professional requirements. Health and Safety. Confidentiality. Trust Values Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words please describe what qualities you have that makes you a team player. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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)