Job summary
37.5 hours per week (Rotational shift pattern including days/nights)
Rotation to other areas within the division may operate when required.
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, caring and committed staff nurses to support the current critical care team. We are a busy Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, providing level 3 care to a highly specialised area. We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join us.
This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
Main duties of the job
An induction programme, preceptorship, and competency training packs, specific to the critical care environment supports new starters. A supernumerary period allows staff to build confidence and skills and allows for clinical supervision with an allocated mentor. The main responsibilities will be related to clinical and nursing care within CICU with an emphasis on personal development. Previous experience in a critical care setting would be desirable however a keen interest in cardiothoracics and the intensive care environment is essential.
Interviews will take place on 18/11/2022
This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
Please contact Sr Hazel Speck or Sr Sarah O'Brien for an informal discussion and/or to arrange a visit to the department on 01642 282676.
About us
South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.
The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a designated major trauma centre and provides all its specialties from one site which is unique for a hospital of its size. It provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracics, vascular surgery and cancer services. It has 1,024 beds, a 24-hour acute admissions unit and an emergency department which houses the major trauma centre for Durham, East Cleveland, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire and has its own helipad. In 2012 the Middlesbrough hospital completed a £35 million redevelopment of its cancer services and is now proud to provide some of the best facilities in Europe. The James Cook University Hospital has a modern, central operating suite containing 20 well-equipped theatres and a 16-bedded intensive care unit. There is also an Institute of Learning, Research and Innovation on site, embracing postgraduate medical education, undergraduate teaching centre, nurse training school, the school of radiography and library facilities.
The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is an essential part of our organisation and an important point of delivery for the community. It is one of the smallest district general hospitals in the country and has 189 inpatient beds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:-
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:-
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Recognisable teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in Acute hospital setting.
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
- Commitment to evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Experience in Critical Care, Cardiology and/or Cardiothoracic surgery.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct.
- Effective communication skills, both written & verbal.
- A team player able to work well with others & demonstrates commitment to team objectives.
- Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/work practices
- Effectively prioritises and coordinates own work
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
- Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policies in own area and propose changes
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- To act as a positive role model.
- Shares positive and good practice with other staff.
- Develops strategies to manage emotional and physical impact of working in a high pressure area.
- Empowers and supports
- Caring & compassionate attitude to patients & colleagues.
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
- Commitment to the development of self & others.
- Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
- High level of personal motivation
- Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice
- Willingness to undertake further training and development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Recognisable teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in Acute hospital setting.
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
- Commitment to evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Experience in Critical Care, Cardiology and/or Cardiothoracic surgery.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code of Professional conduct.
- Effective communication skills, both written & verbal.
- A team player able to work well with others & demonstrates commitment to team objectives.
- Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/work practices
- Effectively prioritises and coordinates own work
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
- Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and to contribute to an implement policies in own area and propose changes
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- To act as a positive role model.
- Shares positive and good practice with other staff.
- Develops strategies to manage emotional and physical impact of working in a high pressure area.
- Empowers and supports
- Caring & compassionate attitude to patients & colleagues.
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
- Commitment to the development of self & others.
- Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
- High level of personal motivation
- Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice
- Willingness to undertake further training and 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).
