Junior Sister

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

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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

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1115

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


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

  • NMC registered

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant band 5 experience in a surgical setting

Desirable

  • Experience within trauma and orthopaedics

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered adult nurse

Desirable

  • Degree level education
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

  • NMC registered

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant band 5 experience in a surgical setting

Desirable

  • Experience within trauma and orthopaedics

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered adult nurse

Desirable

  • Degree level education

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Nicole Dooney

Nicole.dooney@nhs.net

01913332916

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-1115

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Supporting documents

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