Job summary
24 hours per week (Permanent)
Ward 34 is an 34 bedded Acute Stroke and Neurology ward caring for patients following stroke or those with complex neurological conditions. We are seeking motivated individuals to join the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
Applicants for this post must be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in this speciality and be committed to delivering high quality patient centred care. Experience as a Healthcare Assistant would be desirable, applicants must be in possession of NVQ level 2 in direct care or equivalent qualification/experience, training will be given.
If you are interested and would like further information or a visit to the ward please contact: Ward Manager Joanne Elliott, Sister Stephanie Davies, Sister Jennifer Alderson or Acting Charge Nurse Shaun Dalkin on 01642 854534.
This post will close once sufficient applications have been received.
About us
South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.
The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a designated major trauma centre and provides all its specialties from one site which is unique for a hospital of its size. It provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracics, vascular surgery and cancer services. It has 1,024 beds, a 24-hour acute admissions unit and an emergency department which houses the major trauma centre for Durham, East Cleveland, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire and has its own helipad. In 2012 the Middlesbrough hospital completed a £35 million redevelopment of its cancer services and is now proud to provide some of the best facilities in Europe. The James Cook University Hospital has a modern, central operating suite containing 20 well-equipped theatres and a 16-bedded intensive care unit. There is also an Institute of Learning, Research and Innovation on site, embracing postgraduate medical education, undergraduate teaching centre, nurse training school, the school of radiography and library facilities.
The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is an essential part of our organisation and an important point of delivery for the community. It is one of the smallest district general hospitals in the country and has 189 inpatient beds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level 7 requirement.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
- Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems to update basic patient information from personal care and associated activity.
- Basic analytical, numerical , literacy and judgement skills
- Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
- Understanding work-related boundaries.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Caring and empathetic.
- Motivated and with a pro-active approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to providing high quality patient care.
- Commitment to undertake job related training, professional development.
- Commitment to work through the competencies model.
- Personal resilience.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Experience
Essential
- Will complete all training whilst in role to undertake basic personal care procedures for patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level 7 requirement.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
- Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
- Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems to update basic patient information from personal care and associated activity.
- Basic analytical, numerical , literacy and judgement skills
- Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
- Understanding work-related boundaries.
- Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Caring and empathetic.
- Motivated and with a pro-active approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to providing high quality patient care.
- Commitment to undertake job related training, professional development.
- Commitment to work through the competencies model.
- Personal resilience.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Experience
Essential
- Will complete all training whilst in role to undertake basic personal care procedures for patients.
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.
