Job summary
The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team within Children's Services by using professional judgement and assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect.
The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the speciality and will assist in the managment and organisation of nursing work in the Team within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Main duties of the job
The community staff nurse will be attached to a caseload of patients . This role will provide the opportunity to work closely with GP practices and Trust Consultants in supporting patients with highly complex and often high acuity needs to prevent unnecessary hospital admission. This role requires an clinician with excellent, team working and communication skills, to provide patient centred careand delivering effective evidence based care to a defined demographic population with diverse health care and social needs.
The successful candidate need to be prepared to adapt to the changing needs of the Trust and the community models of care as they arise.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Recognisable teaching qualification
Personal
Essential
- Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
- High level of personal motivation
- Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice
- Commitment to the development of self and others. Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Access to transport, as required for the particular nursing role
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience working in an acute or community setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code Of Professional Conduct
Key Skills
Essential
- Effective communication written and verbal
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
Desirable
- Good information technology skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Recognisable teaching qualification
Personal
Essential
- Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession
- High level of personal motivation
- Courage to raise concerns and challenge practice
- Commitment to the development of self and others. Willingness to undertake further training and development
- Access to transport, as required for the particular nursing role
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience working in an acute or community setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC Code Of Professional Conduct
Key Skills
Essential
- Effective communication written and verbal
- Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives
Desirable
- Good information technology skills
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).
