Junior Sister
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The post holder will work with minimal supervision and will be designated to take charge
of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager; who holds continuing responsibility
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the ward manager in the smooth delivery of a high standard of care to those patients with repsiratory illnesses.
Alongside their RGN role they will also be responsible for managing staff in terms of recruitment, sickness monitoring, educational needs, learning events and any disciplinary actions.
They will also be responsible for answering any safeguarding concerns and putting actions in place to learn form these incidents.
Auditting will be part of the role also and giving feedback following these.
Service improvement ideas will be explored and actioned if appropriate.
Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development.
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.
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Date posted
10 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-25-0036
Job locations
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
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)
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