Job summary
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) are looking to recruit motivated and caring nurses across our Community and Acute care settings. If you are an NMC registered nurse looking
for a new challenge, or a third-year nursing student then why not consider a career with #TeamSTSFT.
If you have a passion for community nursing and providing care in peoples homes or have a desire to work in an acute hospital environment, if so you have clicked on the right advert! We will
endeavour to find the right area for you. We are in a privileged position to offer nursing posts in either Community or Acute care settings, we also support rotation opportunities in a variety of practice settings, full or part-time contracts are available.
Its such an exciting time to join, we are one of only 14 Trusts in the UK who were chosen by the Chief Nursing Officer for England to embark on the Pathway to Excellence Programme for Nurses and Midwives. This programme aims to promote excellence in practice and shared decision making across nursing teams and is the only accredited programme of its kind in the world. We are now working towards accreditation and want all nurses and midwives to feel empowered to become involved in the journey. For further information click in Supporting Links.
This vacancy is not
suitable for international nurses wishing to join the Trust as an Adaptation
Nurse. These vacancies will be
advertised via NHS Jobs when they arise.
Main duties of the job
We are launching a Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Health Professional (NMAHP) Retention Strategy, which was informed by our direct care staff. This focuses on four key areas which are, giving
staff a voice, reward and recognition, professional and career development and flexible working. We have embraced team based rostering which supports flexible working and promotes
a healthy work/life balance, and is currently being rolled out across the Trust. We also provide opportunities to be part of shared decision making. There is further opportunity for education/career development supported by the NMAHP Education Team and Continued Professional Development. The Trust has Reward and Recognition initiatives including a yearly celebration.
If
you are a new registrant, you will be supported through our 6 month
multi-professional Preceptorship programme, this is led by the Preceptorship
Team and in clinical practice you will be allocated an experienced clinical practitioner
(preceptor) to support your practical skills development. We will provide
guidance, support and feedback throughout your transitional period, while you
develop the necessary knowledge and skills in becoming a confident and
competent practitioner. The Trust have
recently launched a Legacy Mentor service. The Legacy Mentors are empowered to
support colleagues by sharing their own knowledge, skills and experience
through coaching staff in the early stages of their careers to help them
achieve their full potential.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ACUTE SETTING
- To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
- To always
work to the NMC Code.
- To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of
delegation.
- Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge
Nurse.
- To comply
with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
COMMUNITY SETTING
- To be responsible and accountable
for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients
designated to their care.
- Undertake comprehensive
holistic assessment of patients in both planned and unplanned situations, be
able to prioritise clinical need, initiating investigations, determine a
differential diagnosis and implement a plan of care reflecting evidence based
guidance.
- To always work to the NMC Code.
- To supervise non-registered staff
as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
- Provide effective leadership and assist
with the management and organisation of the team in the absence of a senior
nurse.
- To comply with the trust's vision,
values and behavioural compact.
RECOVERY AT HOME
- To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
- To
work in a team that provide care to people in their own homes to prevent
admission/ readmission to hospital by providing rapid assessment of patients in
the community over a 24 hour period.
- To always
work to the NMC Code
- To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements
of delegation
- Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
team in the absence of a senior nurse.
- To comply
with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLES
Job description
Job responsibilities
ACUTE SETTING
- To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
- To always
work to the NMC Code.
- To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of
delegation.
- Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge
Nurse.
- To comply
with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
COMMUNITY SETTING
- To be responsible and accountable
for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients
designated to their care.
- Undertake comprehensive
holistic assessment of patients in both planned and unplanned situations, be
able to prioritise clinical need, initiating investigations, determine a
differential diagnosis and implement a plan of care reflecting evidence based
guidance.
- To always work to the NMC Code.
- To supervise non-registered staff
as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
- Provide effective leadership and assist
with the management and organisation of the team in the absence of a senior
nurse.
- To comply with the trust's vision,
values and behavioural compact.
RECOVERY AT HOME
- To be
responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate
nursing care for patients designated to their care.
- To
work in a team that provide care to people in their own homes to prevent
admission/ readmission to hospital by providing rapid assessment of patients in
the community over a 24 hour period.
- To always
work to the NMC Code
- To
supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements
of delegation
- Provide
effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the
team in the absence of a senior nurse.
- To comply
with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLES
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
- Degree/diploma in nursing studies or healthcare related subject.
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver(manual) - Community only
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
- Evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation competency
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
- Degree/diploma in nursing studies or healthcare related subject.
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as a registered nurse
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver(manual) - Community only
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).
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