Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an
enthusiastic Registered Nurse to work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse within a well
established Outpatient Service, based at Bishop Auckland Hospital. This is a general Outpatient Department,
serving a variety of medical, surgical, orthopaedic and specialist outpatient
clinics. You will have exellent
communication skills and an ability to work well as part of a team or
independently where required. As the
Registered Nurse on duty you will be expected to manage the day to day running
of the department in the absence of the departmental sisters, and supervise
junior staff and students when required.
The role would suit a Registered Nurse with post-registration experience
which can be utilised within the clinic setting. A working knowledge of the NHS would be
useful.
Main duties of the job
As
a band 5 staff Nurse within the Outpatients team you will work alongside a well
established team of Registered Nurses and support staff to facilitate the
smooth running of clinics with in the appointed times. You will be involved in managing clinics
You will provide advice and
support to patients attending clinics to enhance and enable patients to reach
optimum health through knowledge, experience and health promotion.
You will act as a mentor to
supervise students, newly appointed staff and support staff. To utilise knowledge and have the skills to
deliver the best possible evidence based training.
Able to work well under
pressure and the confidence to challenge unwanted behaviours. To be able to respond accordingly to
patients, relatives or carers who maybe distressed following a clinic
consultation.
Possess the skills needed
e.g. Team Leader Skills to deputise and supervise the nursing team in the
absence of the department manager, referring to the to the department manager
when necessary.
You will have a working knowledge
of Long Term Health Conditions and of the Trusts Health and safety Policies.
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
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide nursing assistance and technical support within clinics.
To provide advice to
patients with in the department enabling optimum treatment, via telephone
enquiries and through health promotion information and/or information leaflets.
Teaching new skills to
patients to manage self-care.
Dependent upon experience,
act as a mentor to students.
Supervision and training of
unqualified and newly appointed staff.
Ability to respond
appropriately, giving support to distressed patients, relatives and carers
during and following consultation.
Supervision of the nursing
team, referring to the department manager where appropriate.
Demonstrate a working
knowledge of the Trust Personnel and Health and safety Policies.
To carry out and supervise prescribed
treatments having evidence based knowledge, and ensuring patient information
consent, to gain optimum recovery/ patient compliance. To take an active role
in junior staff appraisal and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide nursing assistance and technical support within clinics.
To provide advice to
patients with in the department enabling optimum treatment, via telephone
enquiries and through health promotion information and/or information leaflets.
Teaching new skills to
patients to manage self-care.
Dependent upon experience,
act as a mentor to students.
Supervision and training of
unqualified and newly appointed staff.
Ability to respond
appropriately, giving support to distressed patients, relatives and carers
during and following consultation.
Supervision of the nursing
team, referring to the department manager where appropriate.
Demonstrate a working
knowledge of the Trust Personnel and Health and safety Policies.
To carry out and supervise prescribed
treatments having evidence based knowledge, and ensuring patient information
consent, to gain optimum recovery/ patient compliance. To take an active role
in junior staff appraisal and development.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Experience of leadership
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Health & Safety Policies
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience working in an Outpatient Setting
- Supervisory/leadership experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Confidence to work with a large group of people
- Ability to organise own and the work of others whist under pressure
- Ability to work across sites within CDDFT
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to travel across the Trust freely
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current 1st level registration with the NMC
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with CURRENT NMC PIN
- Evidence of recent continued professional development
Desirable
- Familiar with Trust IT systems
- Teaching/Mentoring Training
- Safeguarding Adults Training
- Safeguarding Children Training
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Experience of leadership
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Health & Safety Policies
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience working in an Outpatient Setting
- Supervisory/leadership experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Confidence to work with a large group of people
- Ability to organise own and the work of others whist under pressure
- Ability to work across sites within CDDFT
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to travel across the Trust freely
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current 1st level registration with the NMC
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with CURRENT NMC PIN
- Evidence of recent continued professional development
Desirable
- Familiar with Trust IT systems
- Teaching/Mentoring Training
- Safeguarding Adults Training
- Safeguarding Children Training
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).
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)
