Job summary
Ward 16 at Bishop Auckland Hospital has opportunities for
you to join our team as a Staff Nurse. Are you motivated and enthusiastic about
providing patients with a good standard of care whilst working alongside a
great team?
Ward 16 is a busy rehabilitation ward, caring for patients
who need rehabilitation post orthopaedic surgery and for those patients who
require a multidisciplinary approach to help them to recovery from
illness. We received the Trust Star
Award for Kindness and Compassion last Year and the ward regularly recieves
good feedback from patients and relatives.
As a team we strive to give the best care through our
multidisciplinary team approach, having Physiotherapists, Occupational
therapists and a medical team based on the ward. We are looking for Staff
Nurses that are good team players who have dedication and commitment to
delivering quality care. This would be
an ideal opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced nurses. You will become part of our friendly and
supportive team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assessments of care
needs, the development and implementation, and the evaluation of programmes of
care.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and
verbal.
Be responsible for the delagation of tasks to other team
members.
Guide and supervise nursing support staff and junior members
of the team.
You will be working with commited nursing and
multi-disciplinary teams who will do their best to support your professional
and personal growth.
To work closely with the ward manager / department in
monitoring and maintaining standards of nursing care, staff and service
development within the ward environment.
Newly qualified nurses will be enrolled onto a perceptorship
programme.
The role does include 12 hour shifts with rotation of night
duty and day duty.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To practice within the scope of NMC standards.
To assess patients needs, develop, implement and evaluate
care.
To organise the delivery of nursing care.
To be aware of and communicate to team members, changes to
patient information and treatment plans, both verabally and in writing.
To involve patients / carers in the planning and delivery of
care.
To participate in service improvement activities.
To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring
tasks are delegated appropriately.
To maintain and promote Infection control procedures.
To participate in clinical supervision and education and
training of junior staff.
To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns
and complaints in a positive manner.
To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of
working within a budget.
To contribute to the day to day management of the ward.
To attend training and maintain Revaladation / NMC PIN.-
To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations
where appropriate.
To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at
all times.
To contribute to the day-to-day management of the
Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of
nursing service and to address bed management issues.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To practice within the scope of NMC standards.
To assess patients needs, develop, implement and evaluate
care.
To organise the delivery of nursing care.
To be aware of and communicate to team members, changes to
patient information and treatment plans, both verabally and in writing.
To involve patients / carers in the planning and delivery of
care.
To participate in service improvement activities.
To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring
tasks are delegated appropriately.
To maintain and promote Infection control procedures.
To participate in clinical supervision and education and
training of junior staff.
To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns
and complaints in a positive manner.
To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of
working within a budget.
To contribute to the day to day management of the ward.
To attend training and maintain Revaladation / NMC PIN.-
To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations
where appropriate.
To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at
all times.
To contribute to the day-to-day management of the
Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of
nursing service and to address bed management issues.
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.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with UK NMC PIN (adult nursing)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator both verbal and written
- Team worker
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Keen to develop within the role
- Organistional / time management skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Shift work will be required both day and night working
- Able to demonstrate empathy and compassion in supporting patients and families
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a hospital environment
- Evidence of CPD to maintain registration
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training and developement
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree
- Mentoring qualification
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with UK NMC PIN (adult nursing)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator both verbal and written
- Team worker
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Keen to develop within the role
- Organistional / time management skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Shift work will be required both day and night working
- Able to demonstrate empathy and compassion in supporting patients and families
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a hospital environment
- Evidence of CPD to maintain registration
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further training and developement
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree
- Mentoring qualification
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
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
