0255 - Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Barnsley is looking for a skilled Orthopaedic Nurse to provide specialized care for patients suffering from musculoskeletal conditions. You will collaborate with surgeons and other health professionals, ensure patient safety, and uphold organizational values. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience, committed to compassionate care and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at band 5 in specialty.
• Evidence of relevant post registration education and development.
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe flow of patients, including admissions and discharges.
• Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out tasks.
• Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Patient safety

Teamwork

Education

1st level registered nurse

Relevant degree or working towards

Educated to diploma level

Job description

Ward33 are seeking a skilled and compassionate Orthopaedic Nurse to join our team.The successful candidate will provide specialised care to patients withmusculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, joint replacements, and spinalinjuries. You will work closely with Orthopaedic Surgeons, OrthogeriatricConsultants, Physiotherapists and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. We workin-line with the Best Practice Tariff for our fractured neck of femur patientsto ensure optimal outcomes for our patients.

Communicationwill be a vital part of your role to ensure safe and holistic care. We takedirect admissions from the Emergency Department and also repatriations fromother hospitals. The successful candidate will be expected to model and upholdthe Trust values and behaviours, providing a positive culture and environmentfor their

colleaguesand patients.

TheSister/Charge Nurse role will ensure that there is safe and effectivemanagement of the clinical area and contribute to the professional developmentof junior staff. The role includes responsibility for coordinating care,maintaining clinical standards and promoting patient safety and serviceimprovement. You will act as the senior Nurse for the ward/department and will,participate in bed management and patient flow as required.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsiblefor:

Managing the safe flow of patients, includingadmissions and discharges

Maintain a high standard of clinical workwhen carrying out tasks

The administration and checking of medication

Keeping up to date with all mandatory androle specific training

Following our trust values and behaviours

Ensure compliance with our clinicalgovernance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion patient safety anddignity and drive continuous improvement.

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Sister / Charge Nurse

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience at band 5 in specialty
• Evidence of relevant post registration education and development

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse
• Educated to diploma level (or working towards)
• 998 or other recognized teaching course
• Recognised leadership development program attendance
• Relevant degree or working towards
• Current healthcare issues
• Quality benchmarking
• Quality, audit and its application
• Clinical governance
• Healthcare commission standards for better health
• Risk management and NHSLA
• Health and safety
• Confidentiality
• Statutory and professional requirements
• NHS policy

Trust Values

• 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.

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.