Job Title

Rightcare Barnsley is a Single Point of Access, Transfer of Care Hub, and Clinical Advisory Service based in Barnsley. We work collaboratively with Barnsley Hospital, SWYT Community Services, Barnsley ICB, Local Authority, and Primary Care services. Due to retirement, we need a Registered Nurse to join our well-established team of Nurses and Call Operators to support our work within Barnsley. Our role includes preventing avoidable admissions and supporting early discharge out of the hospital. The RightCare services are a key element of Urgent and Emergency Care delivery. We are a highly regarded, dynamic team with an established reputation. RightCare operates seven days a week, 12 hours a day, from 8 am to 8 pm. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our expanding service and be involved in its ongoing development. Main duties of the jobAs a Registered Nurse, you will work in the RightCare call centre based at Kendray Hospital. You will give clinical advice to referrers, assess and triage patients, and make onward referrals to the appropriate level of care. You will collaborate with Virtual Wards, Neighbourhood Nursing services, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Community Services, Adult Social Care, Care Homes, and Barnsley Hospital services such as SDEC and the Emergency Department. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in designing and delivering new initiatives from the outset. About usWe reserve the right to close positions early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust, rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with significant progress in delivering strategic objectives and striving to be the best Place to Work. We scored highest in the country in the recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024, the Trust also scored above average across all themes of the NHS People Promise, which reflects our commitment to improving the NHS work environment for everyone. We are proud of our colleagues' dedication to ensuring a strong and sustainable future, and our organization is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. The organization is moving at pace with a can-do attitude permeating through all levels. Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all applicants. For those requiring sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health & Care visa routes, please check your eligibility via the link on the right of the advert. Note that Band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be deducted from the salary of successful candidates. Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. Supporting Documents Please consult the values-based recruitment guidance and related documentation. Person SpecificationQualificationsFirst-level registered nurse ExperienceSignificant experience at Band 5 or above, in an acute hospital environment or as an advanced nurse practitioner in a community setting Experience with standard setting, quality initiatives, and audits Knowledge of other parts of the healthcare system Knowledge and AwarenessUnderstanding of current health and social care issues Knowledge of confidentiality, health and safety requirements, local/professional policies, resource management, research, and development Awareness of quality, audit, and their applications Understanding of current healthcare issues In around 100 words, please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. In around 100 words, please describe what motivates you to do a good job. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr