Job summary
Are
you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player?
If so keep reading as this could be your opportunity to join our well
established team here at Shotley Bridge community hospital. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic staff
nurse to join our team.
As
a team we strive towards delivering a high standard of care and this is
reflected in the feedback we receive from the patients and relatives who have
had experience of being on our ward.
Main duties of the job
Ward
2 is a 16 bedded elderly rehabiltation ward. We accept patients from the acute wards,
direct from accident and emergency and from other organisations.
The
main duties of the role are:
-Plan
and deliver high quality of care to patients adhering to the trust policies and
procedures.
-Maintain
a high standard of documentation
-Demonstrate
excellent communication skills both written and verbal
-Plan
and deliver safe admissions and discharges
-
Be responsible for the delegation of tasks to other members of the team
-Work
well as a team player but also show initiative
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
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a staff nurse on ward 2 community hospital you will be responsible for the
planning, organisation and delivery of care to patients, assessing individual
needs to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. You may depending
upon experience also be responsible for supervision of junior staff within the
team.. Excellent communication skills are required and you must have the
ability to work well on your own initiative or as part of a team. You should
possess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development
of flexible working arrangements within the team. You must be clinically up to
date with nursing skills and motivated to develop professionally
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a staff nurse on ward 2 community hospital you will be responsible for the
planning, organisation and delivery of care to patients, assessing individual
needs to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. You may depending
upon experience also be responsible for supervision of junior staff within the
team.. Excellent communication skills are required and you must have the
ability to work well on your own initiative or as part of a team. You should
possess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development
of flexible working arrangements within the team. You must be clinically up to
date with nursing skills and motivated to develop professionally
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator
- Team worker
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Keen to develop within the role
- Aware of current drivers within the NHS
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree
- Mentoring qualification
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator
- Team worker
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Keen to develop within the role
- Aware of current drivers within the NHS
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
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
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).
