Job summary
The post holder will work within Acute Medical Unit Nursing team, working closely in liaison with AMU Co-ordinator to support flow.
The post holder will maintain a visible and active presence on AMU and will liaise with the Lead Nurse/Nurse in Charge to support the smooth running of all aspects of patient flow for the Acute Medical Unit.
The postholder will assist the nursing staff in the delivery of the highest standard of nursing care. Supporting the delivery and achievement of quality standards, both those agreed locally and dictated by national policy.
The post holder will provide real time capacity information to the AMU coordinator to support with patient flow throughout AMU and ED. In order to accomplish this excellent organisational skills are essential as the post holder will be required to work under the direction of the AMU Lead Nurses / AMU coordinator and manage their workload day to day so that they are able to meet deadlines.
It is essential that you must hold a Care Certificate and is desirable that you have previous knowledge and experience of patient flow.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse at all times.
The postholder will undertake a range of duties as designated by the registered nurse on duty, this will include general housekeeping duties.
The postholder will assist the qualified staff in the delivery of nursing care in the ward/department.
To work within the multi-disciplinary team to provide real time information to the Nurse in charge.
Communicate efficiently and in a timely manner to ensure any potential problems are escalated.
To communicate immediately any potential problems regarding a patients discharge to the appropriate person to ensure that problems are escalated to a member of the nursing team and the process is proactive.
Liaise with staff to facilitate the safe and timely discharge of patients and respond as required to day-to-day demands in service.
To undertake clinical skills within competence to promote patient flow and discharges.
Appropriately log jobs with Estates and IT when required.
Assist with the administration and day to day running of the Acute Medical Unit, utilising the IT infrastructure that supports it.
To support 7 day a week provision of service.
Support of transport for patients being transferred, utilising appropriate resources to facilitate this.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation 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
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Details
- Date posted: 02 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9163-3223I-07-26
- Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 3223
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a hospital setting.
- Previous experience of using Careflow.
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- At least 4 GCSEs (Grade A C).
- NVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Able to organise own work and use own initiative.
- Sound understanding of confidentiality.
- Basic understanding of clinical governance.
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