South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse (Rutson Ward, Friarage Hospital)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our nursing team at the Rutson. The Rutson Rehabilitation unit has 17 beds and is situated within the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. The Rutson multi-disciplinary team provide care and rehabilitation for patients who have suffered from a stroke and other medical conditions which require a period of hospital based recovery.

Applicants do not need previous experience in this area but this would be advantageous. You will need to show an interest in delivering quality compassionate and individual care to patients. We will provide you with support and supervision as well as a broad range of training and learning opportunities.

In return you will need to be a flexible and adaptable team member, with excellent communication skills, good time management, IT skills, and a willingness to provide good nursing care. We are an enthusiastic, friendly and caring team and look forward to working with you in the future.

Main duties of the job

To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team, by using professional judgement, assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe and caring environment whilst promoting privacy, dignity and respect.

The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the specialty and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the ward and within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. The post holder will supervise the working of the health Care Assistants and Clinical Support Workers and support the training and assessment of Student nurses.

The post holder will demonstrate the Trust Values and Behaviours for Nursing and Midwifery at all times.

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with Trust policies for personal and patients safety and the prevention of Healthcare associated infections.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly between day and night rotational shifts.

About us

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:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details

Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-FC-6946428

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Current NMC registration
  • Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • A team player able to work well with others and demonstrates commitment to team objectives
  • Effective communication skill, both written and verbal.
  • Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
  • Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
  • Experience of working within an acute or community ward setting
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Current NMC registration
  • Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • A team player able to work well with others and demonstrates commitment to team objectives
  • Effective communication skill, both written and verbal.
  • Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
  • Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of Multi-disciplinary working
  • Experience of working within an acute or community ward setting

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.

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.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Liz Haresign

elizabeth.haresign@nhs.net

01609764818

Details

Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-FC-6946428

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Bullamoor Road

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


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