2985 - Staff Nurse
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 registered nurse to work with our existing multidisciplinary team on a permanent basis.
Working in the intermediate care setting, you as a registered nurse will have a great opportunity to support the intermediate care pathway as a developing service, also advance yourself as a registered professional due to the ongoing development of the unit. As part of this post you will be expected to be flexible in your working pattern to cover a 7 day 24 hour service.
The service focuses on a short-term assessment period with intensive therapy input for people requiring extra support and rehabilitation to return to their place of normal residence. The Acorn Intermediate Care Unit provides this care for both Hospital and at times, community services.
As part of the rehabilitation team, you will have excellent organisational and time management skills. Communicate with a wide range of professionals and others about complex issues, or issues relating to discharge planning, be flexible and dynamic and have a positive approach to enhancing service delivery and implementing NHS Frameworks and Quality Guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The responsibility of the post holder is to take a role in the co-ordination, planning and delivery of individual care provided by the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be required to have effective communication skills and work collaboratively in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to provide the relevant population of Barnsley with the highest standard of care for an integrated care pathway to enable rehabilitation from hospital to the community.
The post holder will take a lead role in promoting clinical excellence through their practice, participating in evidence-based practice.
Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.
Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
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) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Details
Date posted
15 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-2985E-08-23
Job locations
Acorn Care Unit
Highstone Mews
Barnsley
S70 4DX
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Acorn Care Unit
Highstone Mews
Barnsley
S70 4DX
Employer's website
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