Job summary
An exciting
opportunity has arisen to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic full time Junior
Sister/ charge nurse for ICAR (IntermediateCare and Rehabilitation unit)
based in Houghton Primary Care Centre.
ICAR is a 24 bedded nurse led
rehabilitation unit, offering medical, nursing and therapy assessment and
providing patient centred care to optimise independence, recovery and patient
wellbeing.
The team includes Nurse
Practitioners, Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Visiting Consultant Geriatrician,
Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist, Social Workers and
Volunteers.
We are
looking for a passionate, dynamic and motivated individual to support the
clinical team manager in developing the service. You will ensure a seamless,
integrated interagency approach for patients that can be complex/frail and/ or
recovering from an acute episode of care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has
excellent communication skills and can demonstrate effective leadership skills,
someone with the desire to bring about innovation in practice
We want you to have a passion for teamwork and
developing the services offered within ICAR, will be able to work with all
members of the multi-disciplinary team both across health and social care.
You will be expected to ensure safe care and
day to day running of the unit in the absence of the CTM whilst supporting and
developing team members to provide a high-level quality of care to patients
with complex care and rehabilitation needs
You
will be working within a service that provides in-patient care so will be
working to a team-based roster which covers 24 hours seven days per week
including bank holidays.
About us
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
-
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.
- To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as
a role model.
- Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives
are met within ward/department.
- When taking charge of the
ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
- To ensure effective communication
internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources.
- To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
-
To be responsible and accountable
for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.
- To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
- To supervise, support and educate junior members of the team, acting as
a role model.
- Support ward/department manager to ensure organisational goals/objectives
are met within ward/department.
- When taking charge of the
ward/department or in the absence of the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring that clinical,
professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire
ward/department.
- To ensure effective communication
internally and externally, regarding patient care and resources.
- To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of coordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.
Desirable
- Expertise within the speciality.
- Experience of line management of staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Houghton Primary Care Centre
Brinkburn Crescent
Houghton Le Spring
DH4 5HB
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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