North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Sister

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

*Advert may close early if sufficient volume of applications is reached*

To be an senior member of the multidisciplinary team 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 chosen speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the department within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

The post holder will supervise the working of all team members and support the training and assessment of student nurses, whilst demonstrating the trust Values and Behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff 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 patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.

This is a highly dynamic department which focuses on the safe and high quality care of patients. The role will be suited to dynamic and forward thinking nurses who thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to manage acutely ill patients within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To be an senior member of the multidisciplinary team 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 chosen speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the department within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

The post holder will supervise the working of all team members and support the training and assessment of student nurses, whilst demonstrating the trust Values and Behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff 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 patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.

This is a highly dynamic department which focuses on the safe and high quality care of patients. The role will be suited to dynamic and forward thinking nurses who thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to manage acutely ill patients within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high-quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-MED7366995

Job locations

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Acts to maintain personal safety and security as well as that of others.

Support the full implementation of all trust policies in the management and delivery of safe clinical care.

Identifies potential and actual risks using the trust incident reporting system in line with trust policy and in line with their professional accountability.

Identifies patients at risk and raises concerns appropriately on issues of child protection and the protection of vulnerable adults.

Takes appropriate action to manage emergency situation, summoning appropriate assistance where necessary.

Acts in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Identifies unsafe practice and responds appropriately to ensure a safe outcome.

Always acts in such a manner that promotes the positive image of the ward/clinical area and the Trust.

Produce Personal Development Profiles for self and staff within the team.

Facilitate training, audit and leadership.

Performing staff rota, taking into account skill mix and budget under the supervision of the unit Matron.

Demonstrate and understand the standards regarding Outpatient Settings and have an awareness of capacity and demand within the unit.

To resolve conflict using a range of problem-solving styles and skills.

Deputise in the absence of the unit manager.

To participate in the units recruitment and retention in conjunction with the unit Manager

Reduce sickness absence, workplace accidents and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Acts to maintain personal safety and security as well as that of others.

Support the full implementation of all trust policies in the management and delivery of safe clinical care.

Identifies potential and actual risks using the trust incident reporting system in line with trust policy and in line with their professional accountability.

Identifies patients at risk and raises concerns appropriately on issues of child protection and the protection of vulnerable adults.

Takes appropriate action to manage emergency situation, summoning appropriate assistance where necessary.

Acts in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Identifies unsafe practice and responds appropriately to ensure a safe outcome.

Always acts in such a manner that promotes the positive image of the ward/clinical area and the Trust.

Produce Personal Development Profiles for self and staff within the team.

Facilitate training, audit and leadership.

Performing staff rota, taking into account skill mix and budget under the supervision of the unit Matron.

Demonstrate and understand the standards regarding Outpatient Settings and have an awareness of capacity and demand within the unit.

To resolve conflict using a range of problem-solving styles and skills.

Deputise in the absence of the unit manager.

To participate in the units recruitment and retention in conjunction with the unit Manager

Reduce sickness absence, workplace accidents and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • RGN Diploma in Nursing
  • Teaching Certificate
  • Accredited Chemotherapy Course

Desirable

  • Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Physical Assessment Skills
  • Leadership Qualification
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • RGN Diploma in Nursing
  • Teaching Certificate
  • Accredited Chemotherapy Course

Desirable

  • Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Physical Assessment Skills
  • Leadership Qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Clinical Matron

karen kelsey

karen.kelsey2@nhs.net

07799893855

Details

Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-MED7366995

Job locations

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE


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