0453 - Staff Nurse - Surgical outpatients

Job summary

If you are a newly registered staff nurse and able to commence employment within the next 3 months you are very welcome to apply for this role, for other newly registered nurses please apply via the South Yorkshire Trust Wide advert (soon to be advertised) where you will have the opportunity to specify your area of choice and Trust, please call 01226 431694 for further details.

The interview date for this role is Monday 16th February 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Surgical Outpatients team part time 19 hours permanent.

You will be a highly competent nurse, be knowledgeable and a visible practitioner within our clinical environment.

You will manage allocations of nursing staff within the department and ensure clinics run effectively and efficiently.

You must have an understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues.

You must have effective management and organisational skills and be dedicated to supporting the patient through their Outpatient journey.

Applicants must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, have a genuine desire to work in Outpatients, and be flexible to work over 5 days.

Hours flexible Monday to Friday.

You must be able to work from 8am and up to 18.30

Main duties of the job

The Registered Nurse works as part of the department team and is accountable for the planning and delivery of patient care under the leadership of the Lead Nurse/ Deputy Lead Nurse. The Registered Nurse will:

• Be responsible for providing a range of specialist services in the outpatient department
• The Registered Nurse has specific responsibility to ensure the smooth running of the clinics managing the flow of patients and escalating any issues or concerns to the Lead Nurse/ Deputy
• Be expected to work autonomously in carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care within the parameters set by the local, organisational and national guidelines for best practice
• Carry out all nursing duties within the department commensurate with their level of education and experience
• Will be required to take charge of the individual clinical area within the department in the absence of the Lead Nurse and Deputy Lead Nurse.
• Will be expected to role model and lead on ensuring that standards of care are to the highest standard with excellent communication skills.
• The Registered Nurse will ensure that patients privacy and dignity are maintained within the outpatient department
• Ensuring appropriate chaperoning of patients for consultation and clinical examinations.

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

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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