2424 - PIU Staff Nurse

Job summary

If you are a newly qualified staff nurse please apply via our Trust Wide advert where you will have the opportunity to specify your area of choice, please call 01226 435389 or 07821 808097 for further details.

An exciting oppurtunity has arisen for the above post.

We currently have a vacancy for a committed and enthusiastic individual to complement the established Unit team in delivering high quality care that is rapidly adapting to meet the needs of the patient and the development of the unit.

This is a temporary Band 5 post on the Planned Investigation Unit, situated on Ward 38, the department operates Monday and Tuesday 08:00am to 20:00 hrs and Wednesday to Friday 08:00am to 18:00hrs.

The Planned Investigation Unit performs routine treatments including infusions, blood transfusions, injections and venesections. As well as supporting the Cardiology diagnostic service including Angiograms, Pacemaker insertion and TOEs. We also support Radiology assisting with different interventional procedures in the Imaging department.

We are looking for a dedicated, flexible and well motivated Registered Nurse with a keen interest in working in a Planned Investigation Unit, to join our team and play an active role in the development and mangement of the unit.

Candidates must have good organisational skills, decision making skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to develop their own professional knowledge.

Main duties of the job

The Planned Investigation Unit provides a 5 day service Monday to Friday, which incudes pre-assessing patients, and undertaking venepuncture for radiological and cardiology procedures.

The unit has an infusion suite where staff will administer iv medications including biologics and blood transfusions.

The Nursing staff on the unit assist with procedures within the radiology department as well as preparing the patient pre and post procedure. The department is a nurse led unit.

The postholder will be expected to work along side other staff to assist with the running of the department.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

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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