Job summary
Opportunities have arisen for registered nurses to join our
Womens Health Unit, working on ward 62 and Emergency Gynaecology clinic out of
hours.
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 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, thus maintaining a
well-developed, committed team in order 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
that the Care Groups 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 disciplines).
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
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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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
- 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 participate in training needs analysis for ward.
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
- 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 participate in training needs analysis for ward.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Gynaecology and/or surgical experience.
- Acute nursing experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of Gynaecology/Womens health nursing.
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture / cannulation/ECG.
- Willingness to undertake advanced competency skills.
- Understanding of current NHS issues.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Effective Communication skills.
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
- Flexible (night and day shift)
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- First level degree in nursing related topic.
- Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
- Physical Assessment skills course.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Gynaecology and/or surgical experience.
- Acute nursing experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of Gynaecology/Womens health nursing.
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture / cannulation/ECG.
- Willingness to undertake advanced competency skills.
- Understanding of current NHS issues.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Effective Communication skills.
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
- Flexible (night and day shift)
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- First level degree in nursing related topic.
- Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
- 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)
