3193 - Sister/Charge Nurse, Medical SDEC

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit for a fixed-term/secondment of six months. The post focuses on safe, high-quality, patient-centred care, coordinating assessments, investigations and treatments while promoting timely clinical decisions.

The role includes developing the nursing team, managing staffing and patient flow, and working with the multidisciplinary team to ensure service efficiency and high standards of

Qualifications

• Post-registration education and development evidence is required.
• Experience leading nursing teams and managing clinical governance or service improvement.
• Willingness to work towards Non Medical Prescribing (NMP) if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day running of the Medical SDEC unit to ensure safe, effective, patient-centred care.
• Coordinate investigations and treatment and facilitate timely discharge or escalation to inpatient care.
• Supervise and develop the nursing team, oversee staffing and patient flow, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff support

Interpersonal/communication

Decision-making

IT skills

Education

Post-registration education and development

NMC/NHS leadership development

Non Medical Prescribing (NMP) or willingness

Leadership programme attendance

Job description

3193 - Sister/Charge Nurse, Medical SDEC

This post is a 6 month fixed term/secondment opportunity

The Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse will provide clinical leadership and support the effective day-to-day management of the Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit. The post holder will oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care, coordinating patient assessment, investigations, treatment and discharge to facilitate timely clinical decision-making and reduce avoidable hospital admissions. They will support and develop the nursing team, manage staffing and patient flow, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure an efficient and responsive service. The successful candidate will promote clinical excellence, maintain high standards of patient safety and infection prevention, contribute to clinical governance and service improvement, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and professional standards. They will act as a role model, supporting staff development and fostering a positive, supportive learning environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the day-to-day running of the Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. They will undertake clinical assessments, support the management of patients with acute medical conditions, coordinate investigations and treatment, and facilitate timely discharge or escalation to inpatient care where required. They will supervise, support and develop the nursing team, oversee staffing and patient flow, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure an efficient and responsive service. The candidate will promote high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and infection prevention, participate in clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities, and support staff training and development. They will also contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures, manage clinical risks, and act as a professional role model in delivering an excellent patient experience.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.

Visa sponsorship is onlyavailable to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements,including salary thresholds.

The cost ofthe DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met bythe successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please notewe reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Job Description

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

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Person Specification

Experience

• Significant experience at Band 5 within this specialty.

Skills and Abilities

• Increased scope of practice.
• Effective interpersonal/communication.
• Decision-making.
• Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery.
• Change management.
• IT skills and ability to utilise website resources.

Qualifications

• Evidence of post registration education and development/relevant experience.
• 998 or equivalent.
• Non Medical Prescribing or willing to work towards.
• Recognised Leadership development programme attendance.

Knowledge and Awareness

• Current healthcare issues.
• Quality, audit and its application.
• Clinical Governance.
• Health and Safety.
• Confidentiality.
• Statutory and professional requirements.
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• 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.