Staff Nurse - Surgical outpatients

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a part-time Staff Nurse for the Surgical Outpatients team in Barnsley. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing patient care and staffing within the department. The role requires effective communication and organization skills, alongside a commitment to maintaining high care standards. Ideal for newly registered nurses looking for a supportive environment. This role offers flexible hours and a commitment to work/life balance.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Commitment to work/life balance

Qualifications

• Must be a newly registered nurse and available within 3 months.
• Understanding of health and safety, clinical risk, and quality issues.
• Effective management and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and escalate issues to Lead Nurse.
• Provide nursing care under established guidelines.
• Maintain patient privacy and dignity.

Skills

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Resource management

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

0453 - Staff Nurse - Surgical outpatients

Ifyou are a newly registered staff nurse and able to commence employment withinthe next 3 months you are very welcome to apply for this role, for other newlyregistered nurses please apply via the South Yorkshire Trust Wide advert (soonto be advertised) where you will have the opportunity to specify your area ofchoice and Trust, please call 01226 431694 for further details.

The interview date for this role is Monday 16th February 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisento join the Surgical Outpatients team part time 19 hours permanent.

You will be a highly competentnurse, be knowledgeable and a visible practitioner within our clinicalenvironment.

You will manage allocations ofnursing staff within the department and ensure clinics run effectively andefficiently.

You must have an understanding ofresource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues.

You must have effective managementand organisational skills and be dedicated to supporting the patient throughtheir Outpatient journey.

Applicants must be highly motivated,enthusiastic, have a genuine desire to work in Outpatients, and be flexible towork over 5 days.

Hoursflexible Monday to Friday.

You must be able to work from 8amand up to 18.30

Main duties of the job

The Registered Nurse works as part of the department team and is accountable for the planning and delivery of patient care under the leadership of the Lead Nurse/ Deputy Lead Nurse. The Registered Nurse will:

• Be responsible for providing a range of specialist services in the outpatient department
• The Registered Nurse has specific responsibility to ensure the smooth running of the clinics managing the flow of patients and escalating any issues or concerns to the Lead Nurse/ Deputy
• Be expected to work autonomously in carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care within the parameters set by the local, organisational and national guidelines for best practice
• Carry out all nursing duties within the department commensurate with their level of education and experience
• Will be required to take charge of the individual clinical area within the department in the absence of the Lead Nurse and Deputy Lead Nurse.
• Will be expected to role model and lead on ensuring that standards of care are to the highest standard with excellent communication skills.
• The Registered Nurse will ensure that patients privacy and dignity are maintained within the outpatient department
• Ensuring appropriate chaperoning of patients for consultation and clinical examinations.

About us

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

We reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

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

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Knowledge and Awareness

• Quality, audit and its application
• Current healthcare issues
• Health and Safety
• Confidentiality
• Clinical governance
• Statutory and professional requirements
• Commitment to developing and sharing knowledge
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you contribute to a well-functioning team

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.