Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Clinical Nurse Lead within Cleadon Ward. Cleadon is an inpatient unit based at Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland. Cleadon has 18 beds providing assessment and treatment by a multi disciplinary health and social care team. .
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 or Band 6 nurses looking to develop their knowledge and skills within a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Lead role. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a supportive team that is focused on delivering high standards of nursing care.
Main duties of the job
Work as a Clinical Nurse Lead within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.Act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Ward Manager.Facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment.Be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.Lead on the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomesDevelop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students.
Facilitate staff appraisals and clinical supervision and support personal development plans
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th September 2023
Closing date : 26th September 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 12th September 2023
Closing date : 26th September 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 - 24 months minimum experience in a staff nurse/community nurse post
- Continued professional development
- Post registration clinical experience
- Staff Appraisal
- Clinical Supervision
- Mental health/learning disabilities needs
- Care Co-ordination
- Safe guarding
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Change Management
- Conflict resolution
- Risk Assessment/ Management
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
- Student Assessor /Mentor
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 - 24 months minimum experience in a staff nurse/community nurse post
- Continued professional development
- Post registration clinical experience
- Staff Appraisal
- Clinical Supervision
- Mental health/learning disabilities needs
- Care Co-ordination
- Safe guarding
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Change Management
- Conflict resolution
- Risk Assessment/ Management
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).
