Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and experienced registered nurse to join the Respiratory Team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw NHS Trust as a Band 6 Junior Sister on Ward C1 at Bassetlaw Hospital.
A high profile, accessible and responsive individual who will provide support to the current Band 7 on Ward C1.
C1 provides care for both respiratory patients.
The successful candidate needs to be able to support the Band 7 within the clinical area to ensure agreed standards are met and quality maintained. they will monitor and improve standards of care through clinical audit, teaching and support of their professional colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to identification, assessment, treatment and management of the client group.
Main duties of the job
Maintain the highest standard of patient care at all times. provide leadership and support to all members of the team and ensure they are conversant with the Trusts policies.
Act as a resource of specialised knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure care delivery is appropriate and evidence based. Promote an effective learning environment for the multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrates clinical expertise by role modelling patient centred practice to others.
Assess and implement any necessary actions to ensure the efficient management of the ward as directed by the Senior sister/ Charge Nurse
Demonstrates an appreciation of information technology to enable effective and efficient use of information in line with trust developments.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Scope roles relevant to speciality
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Evidence of Ward/Department management under supervision
- Development of knowledge and skills in speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
Qualifications
Essential
- RN with current registration
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- A good standard of clinical knowledge and insight into cardiology conditions and pathways
Desirable
- Post Registration educational development
- Participation in management development courses
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
Organisational skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care.
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Scope roles relevant to speciality
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Evidence of Ward/Department management under supervision
- Development of knowledge and skills in speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
Qualifications
Essential
- RN with current registration
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- A good standard of clinical knowledge and insight into cardiology conditions and pathways
Desirable
- Post Registration educational development
- Participation in management development courses
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
Organisational skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care.
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development
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).
