Job summary
Ward 43/ ARU is looking for a senior Band 5 who is wanting
to develop into a role of Band 6 Clinical Sister/ Charge Nurse. the role will be to work as a clinical nurse
on the ward and showing leadership and support to the junior team.
it will be a role to help develop the junior nurses in the
role of Respiratory Nursing.
it will the responsibility of the Sister/ Charge Nurse to
manage a team of staff under the supervision on the Ward Manager with all
aspects of the development, sickness, compliance and Role.
You will also provide the team with senior
support and help in the role on Acute Respiratory Unit, in all aspects of NIV,
HFNO and CPAP.
Main duties of the job
Manage the ward when ward manager is absent
Return to Work
Stage 1 Sickness
Appraisals
Annual leave
off duty
students allocations and support
Health and Safety
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the ward when ward manager is absent
Return to Work
Stage 1 Sickness
Appraisals
Annual leave
Off duty
Students allocations and support
Health and Safety
managing a small team of staff in
all aspects of there jobs, education and accesses
Development of the ward and new
processes on the ward that aid in patient experience and care
Audits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the ward when ward manager is absent
Return to Work
Stage 1 Sickness
Appraisals
Annual leave
Off duty
Students allocations and support
Health and Safety
managing a small team of staff in
all aspects of there jobs, education and accesses
Development of the ward and new
processes on the ward that aid in patient experience and care
Audits
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Intravenous drug administration
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- NIV CPAP HFNO competent for at least 2 years
Desirable
- NIV CPAP HFNO competent for at least 2 years NIV, CPAP, HFNO Competent
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Work within the boundaries of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
- Evidence of professional/clinical development
- Demonstrate knowledge of government policies and protocols
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Demonstrates team work/player
- Demonstrate teaching and development/support skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently
- Initiate change in practice
Desirable
- NIV, CPAP, HFNO Competent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered qualified nurse.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching certificate
- Diploma in nursing
Desirable
- BSc Nursing or willing to work towards.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Intravenous drug administration
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- NIV CPAP HFNO competent for at least 2 years
Desirable
- NIV CPAP HFNO competent for at least 2 years NIV, CPAP, HFNO Competent
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Work within the boundaries of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
- Evidence of professional/clinical development
- Demonstrate knowledge of government policies and protocols
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Demonstrates team work/player
- Demonstrate teaching and development/support skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently
- Initiate change in practice
Desirable
- NIV, CPAP, HFNO Competent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Experience of change management
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered qualified nurse.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching certificate
- Diploma in nursing
Desirable
- BSc Nursing or willing to work towards.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
