3027 - Sister/Charge Nurse - Short Stay Unit

Job summary

An exciting opportunity have arisen for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse secondment to join a fast paced 27 bedded Short Stay Unit on Ward 29.

The Short Stay Unit supports the management of patients with acute conditions and a length of stay of 3 days. The ward works particularly close to the Acute Medical Unit. SSU can on a daily basis manage a high number of patient discharges and admissions which brings the exciting fast pace to the unit with exciting opportunities. You will have the opportunity to participate in improvement programmes for the unit as well as inputting to change management as SSU prides itself on setting and achieving high quality standards of care for their patients.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will be the clinical leader for the unit. As a leader you will take responsibility for the clinical management of the unit and the provision of nursing care in conjunction with the Lead Nurse and Matron. You assist in the supervision and education of qualified nurses and other staff in training.

On a daily basis, you will be required to undertake the provision of nursing care, working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in what can be a challenging but overall very rewarding environment. You are supported by Lead Nurse and Matron as you develop your clinical and managerial skills, knowledge and competencies in leading and supporting junior staff.

You will need excellent communication skills, have a caring and compassionate nature, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop within your role as band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse.

You must possess a wealth of experience within the field of acute medicine, or have been working in similar unit. Also, tobe able to support your colleagues in a team that work flexibly within the shift rotas to meet the demands of the service.

Acts in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the professionensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinicalgovernance.

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

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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