About this role
Job summary
The interview date is 16th December
An exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 6 has become available within the Gastroenterology team on Ward 31 at Barnsley Hospital.
The Gastroenterology ward is a 15 bedded ward looking after a variety of patients with conditions such as: UGI bleeds, liver disease, eating disorders, etc. The applicant does not require prior Gastroenterology experience to apply, although this is desirable.
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 Gastroenterology 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 post is an ideal opportunity for continued professional development and progression and will allow the candidate access to additional training, for example leadership courses and speciality specific learning.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will
- Work clinically and support junior members of staff as well as other members of the MDT.
- 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 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 for Sister/Charge Nurse (Generic)
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
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current healthcare issues.
- Quality benchmarking.
- Quality, audit and its application.
- Clinical governance.
- Healthcare commission standards for better health.
- Risk management and NHSLA.
- Health and safety.
- Confidentiality.
- Statutory and professional requirements.
- NHS policy.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at a band 5 specialty.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse.
- Educated to diploma level (or working towards.
- Evidence of relevant post registration education and development.
- 998 or other recognized teaching course.
Desirable
- Relevant degree or working towards.
- Recognised leadership development program attendance.
Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS)
Essential
- Have you left a previous NHS employer under a Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS)? Please confirm Yes or No. If your declaration is Yes, please confirm the employers name and your leaving date. Please note if your application is successful, you will be asked to provide documentary evidence of your MARS agreement to confirm the details and relevant dates.
Values based questions
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: How do you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?
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)