0380 - Lead Nurse

Now an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse to join our team and contribute to the excellent standards of care we deliver in our Emergency Department. We see in excess of 101,000 people a year, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, working closely with other acute trusts in South Yorkshire., Joining Barnsley Emergency Department as a Lead Nurse is a fantastic Opportunity for an ambitious Clinical Leader to play a part in promoting professional standards, advancing patient experience and supporting workforce development in order to drive excellent standards of Care for our patients.

As Lead Nurse you will have excellent communication skills and hold a portfolio of excellent clinical skills, and be an established leader.

The successful applicant will be pivotal in developing the nursing team, leading organisational change and be responsible for team vision and drive to achieve our goals. The post holder will Lead our team to deliver patient Centred, quality care to the highest standard, develop and implement positive patient initiatives and advocate for the nursing team.

The successful candidate will have responsibility of operational management and service delivery within the Emergency Department, inclusive of managing and monitoring resource, delivering change and long term provision of delivery of quality patient cares, evidenced by local and national standards

We are looking for nurses with a desire to Lead effective and efficient Urgent and Emergency Care. You will have drive and motivation and be able to demonstrate a kind and compassionate attitude. In return, you will find at Barnsley a strong nursing leadership, dedicated ED Matron and professional development nurses to support your leadership journey.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which 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, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

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