2622 - Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 05 August 2025
Job summary
Rightcare Barnsley is a Single Point of Access, Transfer of Care Hub and Clinical Advisory Service based in Barnsley, we work collaboratively with Barnsley Hospital, SWYT Community Services, Barnsley ICB, Local Authority and Primary Care services.
Due to retirement, we need a Registered Nurse to join the well-established team of Nurses and Call Operators to support our work within Barnsley.
Our role includes preventing avoidable admissions and supporting early discharge out of the hospital. The RightCare services are a key element of Urgent and Emergency Care delivery, we are a highly regarded, dynamic team with an established reputation.
RightCare is operational seven days a week, 12 hours a day between 8am 8pm.
This is a very exciting opportunity, for experienced Registered Nurses to join our continually expanding service and be involved in its ongoing development.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse you will work in the RightCare call centre based at the Kendray Hospital site. You will give clinical advice to referrers, assess and triage patients, make onwards referrals to the correct level of care. You will work closely with Virtual Wards, Neighbourhood Nursing services, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Community Services, Adult Social Care, Care Homes and Barnsley Hospital services such as SDEC and the Emergency Department. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the design and delivery of new initiatives from the onset.
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
Details
Date posted
22 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-2622E-07-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Kendray Hospital
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 3RD
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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