3163 - Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Interview date is 31st March.

x2 18 month fixed term/secondment opportunity.

An exciting position has become available for 2 Band 6 secondments on Ward 23, General Medicine.

On Ward 23 we care for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions and we are looking for someone who is dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic.

We are looking for a strong leader who can support and lead with compassion at the forefront of their practice. The applicant will work clinically alongside the medical team, leading by example and following best practice to help deliver the best standards of care to our patients. The role will involve exposure to management tasks and deputising for the Lead Nurse in their absence. Management tasks will involve: roster management, sickness management, clinical governance (incident report investigations, RCAs, AARs, learning), supporting staff development (including management of capability) and quality improvement initiatives.

The secondment is an ideal opportunity for continued professional development and progression and will allow the candidate access to additional training, for example leadership courses.

Please contact Lead Nurse Leanne Patton for more information on 01226 436373

Main duties of the job

The candidate will provide senior leadership within the team.

They will:

* Work clinically and support junior members of staff.

* Deputise in the Lead Nurse's absence.

* Be involved in management tasks such as: rostering, sickness management, investigating incident reports, root cause analysis, etc.

* Be involved in improving the service provided through quality improvement initiatives.

* Carry out continual professional development to improve personally as well as supporting others with professional development, including students.

About us

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

We reserve the right to close positions early

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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