Job summary
Are you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player? If so keep reading as this could be your
opportunity to join our well established team here at Weardale Community
hospital. We are seeking to appoint an
enthusiastic staff nurse to join our team.
As a team we strive towards
delivering a high standard of care and this is reflected in the feedback we
receive from the patients and relatives who have had experience of being on our
ward.
We are a nurse led unit that provide in-patient
rehabilitation to a wide range of adult patients with complex and functional
needs. We also specialise in End of Life Care and Long term Conditions.
Patients are admitted from acute hospitals and the surrounding community.
We offer Excellent opportunities to develop
skills, knowledge and expertise within a caring, supporting and nurturing
environment
Main duties of the job
Ward 1 is an 20 bedded elderly
rehabiltation ward. We accept patients
from the acute wards, direct from accident and emergency, direct from the
community, and from other
organisations.
The main duties of the role are:
-Plan and deliver high quality of
care to patients adhering to the trust policies and procedures.
-Maintain a high standard of
documentation
-Demonstrate excellent
communication skills both written and verbal
-Plan and deliver safe admissions
and complex discharges
- Be responsible for the
delegation of tasks to other members of the team
-Work well as a team player but
also show initative
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
The postholder will be responsible
for the planning, organisation and delivery of care to patients. This involves
assessing individual needs to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of
care. The postholder may, depending upon experience, also be responsible for
supervision of junior staff within the team. Excellent communication skills are
required and you must have the ability to work well on your own initiative or
as part of a team. You should possess good organisational skills and be able to
contribute to the development of flexible working arrangements within the team.
You must be clinically up to date with nursing skills and motivated to develop
professionally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible
for the planning, organisation and delivery of care to patients. This involves
assessing individual needs to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of
care. The postholder may, depending upon experience, also be responsible for
supervision of junior staff within the team. Excellent communication skills are
required and you must have the ability to work well on your own initiative or
as part of a team. You should possess good organisational skills and be able to
contribute to the development of flexible working arrangements within the team.
You must be clinically up to date with nursing skills and motivated to develop
professionally.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration (Adult Nursing)
Desirable
- Degree
- Mentoring qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration (Adult Nursing)
Special Requirements
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator
- Team worker
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Keen to develop within the role
- Aware of current drivers within the NHS
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care
- Experience with rehabilitation/ palliative care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration (Adult Nursing)
Desirable
- Degree
- Mentoring qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration (Adult Nursing)
Special Requirements
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator
- Team worker
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Keen to develop within the role
- Aware of current drivers within the NHS
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care
- Experience with rehabilitation/ palliative care.
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).
