0263 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Barnsley Hospitals Orthopaedic Elective Ward now has a Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse vacancy for a permanent full-time position.

We are a 19 bedded ward delivering care to elective patients ranging from day cases to major joint replacement surgeries. Ultimately, we assist patients in their recovery alongside Medics and Therapists to achieve their optimal level of independence and safe discharge home.

With significant delays in elective surgery as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our service is

recovering to combat the long waiting lists. We are looking to develop our service to achieve 24-hour discharge in hip and knee replacements. So, we are seeking someone passionate and enthusiastic to join the nursing team to achieve optimal recovery and timely turnaround for patients in a dynamic environment.

We are dedicated to delivering a high standard of evidence-based care, and providing a supportive, friendly and safe environment for both patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

If you believe you are a highly motivated and committed individual who can work as part of our team and

help deliver a high-quality service within Elective Orthopaedics we want to hear from you.

You will support and deputise for the Lead Nurse by managing and co-ordinating the day-to-day function of the ward, acting as ward representative in the absence of the Lead Nurse. You will be responsible for maintaining the provision of outstanding nursing care, effective staff management, staff and student education and development, and being a clinical resource for staff, patients and visitors.

As a senior member of the team, you will be required to have effective interpersonal communication, decision-making, and team working skills. It is essential that you have an in-depth knowledge of current healthcare issues, risk management, and clinical governance, as well as quality, audit and its implementation.

You will be expected to prioritise and delegate your own and the teams workload to meet the demands of multiple theatre lists and in-patient care. There will be ample opportunity for you to develop your teaching and mentoring skills as you will lead on particular clinical areas, and support our students and newly qualified nurses with support from our clinical educator.

We encourage informal discussions or visits to the ward, please contact Lead Nurse Emma Hepworth if you would like to arrange this on e.hepworth3@nhs.net or 01226 435348.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

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

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)

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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)

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