Job summary
This advert is only open to applicants who are currently
employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Secondment opportunity for
experience and progression. This is a 6 month secondment position, on a 33
bedded trauma orthopaedics and plastics ward.
Main duties of the job
The expectations within this job description will be met
through professional leadership, clinical management, hands on clinical
practice, education and training, and research.
The post holder will ensure that high quality nursing care
is delivered within their designated clinical area.
The post holder will assist in setting the standards of
clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, and will
monitor patient outcomes.
The post holder will take direct managerial responsibility
for the Trauma unit in the absence of or as delegated by the Senior Sister .
The post holder will assist in the leadership
and development of the team.
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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, 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
Relevant Band 5 Experience in an acute surgical unit .
To manage the clinical workload effectively, ensuring care
is prioritised appropriately.
Ensure the appropriate / safe skill mix for the shift and
following shifts where appropriate.
To take appropriate action to address unexpected changes in
staffing levels and skill mix.
Responsible for the supervision and support of all members
of junior staff in the allocated mentor group and others in the absence of
their mentor, always acting as a professional role model.
To develop own skills in recruitment, retention, sickness
management and performance management as determined by line manager.
Report all serious untoward clinical incidents in the
appropriate manner to the Senior Nurse / Lead nurse.
Ability to manage an area within the department in a
critical/major incident.
Ensure that attendances at meetings are supported to promote
good communication and staff involvement / empowerment within the team.
Demonstrates the ability to support the needs of the
department by using resources effectively.
Ensure that when clinical practice or patient pathways are
changed that the financial implications are monitored and reported.
To be able to work and manage all areas within the
department, with minimal supervision.
To be able to undertake an accurate primary and
secondary nursing clinically assessment of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Relevant Band 5 Experience in an acute surgical unit .
To manage the clinical workload effectively, ensuring care
is prioritised appropriately.
Ensure the appropriate / safe skill mix for the shift and
following shifts where appropriate.
To take appropriate action to address unexpected changes in
staffing levels and skill mix.
Responsible for the supervision and support of all members
of junior staff in the allocated mentor group and others in the absence of
their mentor, always acting as a professional role model.
To develop own skills in recruitment, retention, sickness
management and performance management as determined by line manager.
Report all serious untoward clinical incidents in the
appropriate manner to the Senior Nurse / Lead nurse.
Ability to manage an area within the department in a
critical/major incident.
Ensure that attendances at meetings are supported to promote
good communication and staff involvement / empowerment within the team.
Demonstrates the ability to support the needs of the
department by using resources effectively.
Ensure that when clinical practice or patient pathways are
changed that the financial implications are monitored and reported.
To be able to work and manage all areas within the
department, with minimal supervision.
To be able to undertake an accurate primary and
secondary nursing clinically assessment of patients.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Willingness to undertake further training if required
- Enthusiasm
- Able to work under pressure
- Organised, reliable, flexible.
- Able to demonstrate innovative approaches to practice
- Team player
Desirable
- Trauma orthopaedics experience
- Leadership
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Relevant band 5 experience in a surgical setting
Desirable
- Experience within trauma and orthopaedics
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered adult nurse
Desirable
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Willingness to undertake further training if required
- Enthusiasm
- Able to work under pressure
- Organised, reliable, flexible.
- Able to demonstrate innovative approaches to practice
- Team player
Desirable
- Trauma orthopaedics experience
- Leadership
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Relevant band 5 experience in a surgical setting
Desirable
- Experience within trauma and orthopaedics
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered adult nurse
Desirable
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).
