Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
3 months fixed term / secondment opportunity
PIU is our Planned Investigation Unit and we care for
patients who are undergoing planned procedures and investigations covering a
wide range of specialities including gastroenterology, cardiology, rheumatology
and respiratory, amongst others.
An exciting position has now become available as a
development post on PIU as a fixed term band 6 charge nurse/sister. The post
will be for a minimum of 3 months and the successful candidate will be expected
to support the current band 6 with coordinating the unit, support the clinical team
in particular junior members of staff, and complete management duties in the absence
of the lead nurse.
We are looking for someone who is dynamic, hardworking and
enthusiastic. They need to have good problem solving skills and be motivated
and eager to learn.
Please contact Sister Julie Rutter on 01226 431659 or
Matron Katie Wright on 01226 436026
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to supervise
junior staff and students.
The
responsibility of the post holder is to manage the delivery of nursing services
provided by the overall clinical management team.
The
post holder will ensure the effective and smooth running of PIU sessions. They
are also expected to support with management duties and deputise for the lead
nurse in their absence.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Sister / Charge Nurse
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Sister / Charge Nurse
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
- Knowledge and understanding of current health care issues
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements
- Knowledge of local/professional policies and procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of resource management
Desirable
- Research and development awareness
- Knowledge of quality, audit and its application
- Knowledge of current health care issues
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse/HCPC registered practitioner
- Mentor preparation qualification or equivalent
- Willingness to do a management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- First line management/LEO
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Organisational skills to reflect departmental standards and effective skill mix
- Ability to develop staff through performance review and clinical supervision
- Demonstrate ability to develop and implement change initiatives
- Work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrate the ability to gain commitment from others
- Highly effective decision making skills
- Leadership skills
- Clinically effective
- Willingness to participate in recruitment/selection
- Computer literate
- Willingness to participate in research and development to support service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent
- Clinical experience in an PIU setting
- Experience of standard setting, quality initiatives and audit
Desirable
- PIU experience
- Interventional Cardiology experience
- Gastro infusion experience
- Rheumatology infusion experience
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current health care issues
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements
- Knowledge of local/professional policies and procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of resource management
Desirable
- Research and development awareness
- Knowledge of quality, audit and its application
- Knowledge of current health care issues
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered nurse/HCPC registered practitioner
- Mentor preparation qualification or equivalent
- Willingness to do a management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- First line management/LEO
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Organisational skills to reflect departmental standards and effective skill mix
- Ability to develop staff through performance review and clinical supervision
- Demonstrate ability to develop and implement change initiatives
- Work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrate the ability to gain commitment from others
- Highly effective decision making skills
- Leadership skills
- Clinically effective
- Willingness to participate in recruitment/selection
- Computer literate
- Willingness to participate in research and development to support service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 or equivalent
- Clinical experience in an PIU setting
- Experience of standard setting, quality initiatives and audit
Desirable
- PIU experience
- Interventional Cardiology experience
- Gastro infusion experience
- Rheumatology infusion experience
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).
Additional information
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).
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