2067 - Lead NurseNHS

Job summary

This post is a 30 hour 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity

Interview date is 23rd November

The Lead Nurse for Endoscopy will provide visible clinical and professional leadership, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality patient care. The post holder will lead the day-to-day operational management of the nursing team, including staffing, rostering, performance, development and effective use of resources. Working closely with the Matron, Service Manager, Clinical Lead and multidisciplinary team, they will support clinical governance, JAG requirements, patient experience and continuous service improvement. The role includes a significant clinical commitment, acting as an expert practitioner and positive role model, while developing staff, maintaining professional standards and helping shape the future delivery and development of Endoscopy services

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be accountable for the operational management of the whole nursing team, working in close liaison with the service manager, Matron and assistant director of nursing, to ensure highest standards of quality patient care and experience care constantly monitored and maintained. The post holder will have the responsibility for providing highly specialised advice concerning patient care and will constantly maintain a professional approach that complies with Trust standards and the NMC's professional code of conduct, providing a positive influence on the culture and morale of the department and its staff.

Job description

Job Description

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

Supporting Documents

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About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

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

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

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