About this role
Job summary
16 month fixed term/secondment opportunity.
An exciting position has become available for a Band 6 secondment on Ward 23, General Medicine.
On Ward 23 we care for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions and we are looking for someone who is dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic.
We are looking for a strong leader who can support and lead with compassion at the forefront of their practice. The applicant will work clinically alongside the medical team, leading by example and following best practice to help deliver the best standards of care to our patients. The role will involve exposure to management tasks and deputising for the Lead Nurse in their absence. Management tasks will involve: roster management, sickness management, clinical governance (incident report investigations, RCAs, AARs, learning), supporting staff development (including management of capability) and quality improvement initiatives.
The secondment is an ideal opportunity for continued professional development and progression and will allow the candidate access to additional training, for example leadership courses.
Please contact Lead Nurse Leanne Patton for more information on 01226 436373
Main duties of the job
The candidate will provide senior leadership within the team.
They will:
* Work clinically and support junior members of staff.
* Deputise in the Lead Nurse's absence.
* Be involved in management tasks such as: rostering, sickness management, investigating incident reports, root cause analysis, etc.
* Be involved in improving the service provided through quality improvement initiatives.
* Carry out continual professional development to improve personally as well as supporting others with professional development, including students.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation 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
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
We reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Sister/Charge Nurse
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
1st level registered. Evidence of post registration education and development/relevant experience. 998 or equivalent.
Desirable
Recognised Leadership development programme attendance.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
Current healthcare issues. Quality, audit and its application. Clinical Governance. Risk management. Health and Safety. Confidentiality. Statutory and professional requirements.
Experience Essential
Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty.
Values Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work Please describe in around 100 words: Describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department. Please describe in around 100 words: What do you do to get the best out of people?
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.
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)