Job summary
Are you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player? If so keep reading as this could be your
opportunity to join our well established team here on Starling ward at
Richardson community hospital. We are
seeking to appoint an enthusiastic staff nurse to join our team. We are a busy 24 bedded rehabilitation unit
which is nurse and therapy led. Ensuring an intergrated approach for the
benefit of out patients
As a team we strive towards delivering a high
standard of care and this is reflected in the feedback we receive from the
patients and relatives who have had experience of being on our ward.
Main duties of the job
Starling ward is a 24
bedded elderly rehabiltation ward. wealso specialise in Palliative and End of
life care. We accept patients from the acute sites, direct from accident and
emergency, from other organisations and from the surrounding community
The main duties of the role are:
-Plan and deliver high quality of care to patients adhering
to the trust policies and procedures.
-Maintain a high standard of documentation
-Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and
verbal
-Plan and deliver safe admissions and discharges
- Be responsible for the delegation of tasks to other
members of the team
-Work well as a team player but also show
initativeFr
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
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
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
As
a staff nurse on Starling Ward you will be responsible for the planning,
organisation and delivery of care to patients, assessing individual needs to
develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. You may depending upon
experience also be responsible for supervision of junior staff within the
team.. Excellent communication skills are required and you must have the ability
to work well on your own initiative or as part of a team. You should possess
good 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. Hours
available are both a mixture of maternity cover and permanent hours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a staff nurse on Starling Ward you will be responsible for the planning,
organisation and delivery of care to patients, assessing individual needs to
develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. You may depending upon
experience also be responsible for supervision of junior staff within the
team.. Excellent communication skills are required and you must have the ability
to work well on your own initiative or as part of a team. You should possess
good 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. Hours
available are both a mixture of maternity cover and permanent hours.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator
- Team worker
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Keen to develop within the role
- Aware of current drivers within the NHS
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 1st level registered nurse with NMC PIN
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification
- Degree
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator
- Team worker
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Keen to develop within the role
- Aware of current drivers within the NHS
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 1st level registered nurse with NMC PIN
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification
- Degree
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).
