About this role
Job summary
This post is a 30 hour 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity
Interview date is 23rd November
The Lead Nurse for Endoscopy will provide visible clinical and professional leadership, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality patient care. The post holder will lead the day-to-day operational management of the nursing team, including staffing, rostering, performance, development and effective use of resources. Working closely with the Matron, Service Manager, Clinical Lead and multidisciplinary team, they will support clinical governance, JAG requirements, patient experience and continuous service improvement. The role includes a significant clinical commitment, acting as an expert practitioner and positive role model, while developing staff, maintaining professional standards and helping shape the future delivery and development of Endoscopy services
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for the operational management of the whole nursing team, working in close liaison with the service manager, Matron and assistant director of nursing, to ensure highest standards of quality patient care and experience care constantly monitored and maintained. The post holder will have the responsibility for providing highly specialised advice concerning patient care and will constantly maintain a professional approach that complies with Trust standards and the NMC's professional code of conduct, providing a positive influence on the culture and morale of the department and its staff.
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.
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.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
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
Experience
Essential
- Clinical and Managerial Experience.
- Evidence of Change Management Experience.
- Experience of Managing Multi Disciplinary Teams.
- Experience of Financial Management.
- Experience of leading clinical incidents and complaints.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current health service priorities.
- Nursing agenda.
- Equality and diversity.
- Confidentiality.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse plus significant experience at band 6 or F Grade. ENB 998 or Equivalent Teaching and Assessing Course.
- First level degree or equivalent educational level.
- Management qualification.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of research and development to support service delivery.
Value-based questions
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 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
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)