Job summary
Interview Date: TBC
Rightcare Barnsley is a Single Point of Access,Transfer of Care Hub and Clinical Advisory Service based in Barnsley, we workcollaboratively with Barnsley Hospital, SWYT Community Services, Barnsley ICB,Local Authority and Primary Care services.
We need Registered Nurses to join thewell-established team of Nurses and Call Operators to support our work withinBarnsley.
Our role includes preventing avoidable admissionsand supporting early discharge out of the hospital. The RightCare services are akey element of Urgent and Emergency Care delivery, we are a highly regarded,dynamic team with an established reputation.
RightCare is operational seven days a week, 12hours a day between 8am 8pm.
This is a very exciting opportunity, for experiencedRegistered Nurses to join our continually expanding service and be involved inits ongoing development.
The position is 30 hours a week - the salary advertised is pro/rata the annual salary.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse you willwork in the RightCare call centre based at the Kendray Hospital site. You willgive clinical advice to referrers, assess and triage patients, make onwardsreferrals to the correct level of care. You will work closely with Virtual Wards,Neighbourhood Nursing services, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, CommunityServices, Adult Social Care, Care Homes and Barnsley Hospital services such asSDEC and the Emergency Department. You will have the opportunity to be involvedin the design and delivery of new initiatives from the onset.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, 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.
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Nurse Practitioner
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
1. Knowledge and understanding of current health and social care issues
2. Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
3. Knowledge and understanding of health and safety requirements
4. Knowledge of local/professional policies and procedures
5. Knowledge and understanding of resource management
Desirable
6. Research and development awareness
7. Knowledge of quality, audit and its application
8. Knowledge of current health care issues
Experience
Essential
9. Significant experience at Band 5 or above and significant experience in an acute hospital environment or as an advanced nurse practitioner in a community setting
10. Experience of standard setting, quality initiatives and audit
Desirable
11. Experience/knowledge of other parts of the health care system
Qualifications
Essential
12. 1st level registered nurse
Trust Values
Essential
13. In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
14. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.