Job summary
An opportunity has arison for a
registered nurse to join our Womens Health Unit,
You will be responsible for the
planning, organisation and delivery of care to patients.You will be responsible
for supervision of junior staff and students within the team.Excellent
communication skills are required and you must have the ability to work well on
your own initiative as well as part of a team.You should posses god
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 thus maintaining a well
developed commited team inorder to get it right for patients and their
families.
Main duties of the job
Maintain and update clinical
skills as part of the extended role of the nurse.
Be aware of Clinical
responsibilities, referring to the medical staff as appropriate.
Participate in Clinical audit and
standard setting to ensure the Care Group's responsibilities in terms of Clinical
Governance are met.
Be able to maintain a high
standard of Record keeping.
Facilitate Students and
mentor/preceptor to junior members of staff (all discliplines).
Ensure effective communication
with patients, relatives and colleagues.
Will be designated "in charge" of the
ward / department in the absence of the Band 6/7.Clinical
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
Clinical Responsibilities
- To assess
individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to patients
in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
- To ensure
that communication with patients and significant others is established and
maintained to provide appropriate information regarding care and treatment.
- To
prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that patient care is managed
effectively and safely
- Maintain
accurate and comprehensive nursing records, using appropriate documentation and
IT systems; ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines.
- Support
the implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives at ward level.
- Ensure
that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on
current evidence based practice and accurately reflects the wards philosophy.
- In
support of the ward manager will assist in the review and update of procedures
and protocols relating to the care of patients.
Management Responsibilities
- In the
absence of the ward manager be responsible for the day-to-day effective and
efficient management of nursing, clerical and support staff within your area of
remit.
- Responsible
for monitoring the workload/patient acuity within the ward on a daily basis to
ensure that nursing manpower is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing
care
- To
resolve conflict at ward level, defusing situations where possible.
- To
participate in staff induction.
- To ensure
there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep
abreast of developments in the organisation.
- To be familiar
with the Health & Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and
ensure that ward and Trust policies are followed.
Leadership Responsibilities
- To act as
an appropriate and effective role model at all times.
- To act as
an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing
this role
- To act as
a resource, supporting and motivating staff members.
- To keep
abreast of and participate in, local and Trust initiatives.
Educational Responsibilities
- To promote
a learning environment that facilitates the development of staff enabling staff
to develop to their full potential.
- To assist
in the facilitation of teaching and clinical assessment of pre and post
registration nurses and health care assistants.
- To
be involved with the dissemination of information regarding new or updated
clinical practices, guidelines and policies to all ward nursing staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- To assess
individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to patients
in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
- To ensure
that communication with patients and significant others is established and
maintained to provide appropriate information regarding care and treatment.
- To
prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that patient care is managed
effectively and safely
- Maintain
accurate and comprehensive nursing records, using appropriate documentation and
IT systems; ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines.
- Support
the implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives at ward level.
- Ensure
that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on
current evidence based practice and accurately reflects the wards philosophy.
- In
support of the ward manager will assist in the review and update of procedures
and protocols relating to the care of patients.
Management Responsibilities
- In the
absence of the ward manager be responsible for the day-to-day effective and
efficient management of nursing, clerical and support staff within your area of
remit.
- Responsible
for monitoring the workload/patient acuity within the ward on a daily basis to
ensure that nursing manpower is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing
care
- To
resolve conflict at ward level, defusing situations where possible.
- To
participate in staff induction.
- To ensure
there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep
abreast of developments in the organisation.
- To be familiar
with the Health & Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and
ensure that ward and Trust policies are followed.
Leadership Responsibilities
- To act as
an appropriate and effective role model at all times.
- To act as
an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing
this role
- To act as
a resource, supporting and motivating staff members.
- To keep
abreast of and participate in, local and Trust initiatives.
Educational Responsibilities
- To promote
a learning environment that facilitates the development of staff enabling staff
to develop to their full potential.
- To assist
in the facilitation of teaching and clinical assessment of pre and post
registration nurses and health care assistants.
- To
be involved with the dissemination of information regarding new or updated
clinical practices, guidelines and policies to all ward nursing staff.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective Communication Skills.
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
- Flexible (night and day shift work)
Experience
Desirable
- Gynaecology and/or Surgical experience
- Acute Nursing experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of Gynaecology/Womens Health Nursing.
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake advanced competency skills.
- Understanding of current NHS issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- First level degree in a nursing related topic or willingness to undertake.
- Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Non medical prescribing course.
- Physical assessment skills course
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective Communication Skills.
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
- Flexible (night and day shift work)
Experience
Desirable
- Gynaecology and/or Surgical experience
- Acute Nursing experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of Gynaecology/Womens Health Nursing.
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake advanced competency skills.
- Understanding of current NHS issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- First level degree in a nursing related topic or willingness to undertake.
- Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Non medical prescribing course.
- Physical assessment skills course
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
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
