Job summary
Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Team based at Darlington Memorial
Hospital, has an opportunity for a Band 6 Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse, to
join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is motivated
and passionate about delivering high standards of patient care.
The service is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital on ward
31 and is responsible for all patients attending the trust with Trauma and
Orthopaedic related injuries, including elective orthopaedic services. The ward
is also the designated area for looking after all Head injuries under the care
of our Emergency Department Team.
We are also recruiting a Clinical Sister /
Charge Nurse for the Surgical Ward within the same division. The Surgical Team
are based on Ward 32 and is a direct surgical admissions ward caring for a
range of surgical services along with ENT services. This is a busy surgical
admissions unit and would give a great opportunity for professional development
for anyone wishing to advance in their career.
Main duties of the job
The role will invovle the participation of the leadership
structure witin the ward based enviroement and you will work alongside the Ward
Manager to succesfully lead the team and provide outstanding nursing care to
all patients.
This will involve leading the team clinically as the Nurse
in charge and be responsible for the day to day running of the department
ensuring patient care is delivered safely and effectively.
You will work with the Ward Manager to provide
support, education and assist in the managerial duties of staff line management
reviewing sickess, rosters and risk management.
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
As
a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse you will hold responsibility for the
department in the absence of the Ward Manager. You will work collectively with
the other Ward Sisters and under the leadership of the Ward manager to ensure
that patients receive excellent care, whilst maintaining standards and ensuring
that the flow of patients are co-ordinated through the admission areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse you will hold responsibility for the
department in the absence of the Ward Manager. You will work collectively with
the other Ward Sisters and under the leadership of the Ward manager to ensure
that patients receive excellent care, whilst maintaining standards and ensuring
that the flow of patients are co-ordinated through the admission areas.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Shift work will be required both day and night working.
- On occasions you may be required to support the other Trauma and Orthopaedics and surgical areas within the trust on different sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC PIN
- Diploma /required nursing qualification
- Teaching Qualification, (Willing to work towards)
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification desirable
- Previous Orthopaedic / Trauma experience
- Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Trauma and Orthopaedic / Surgical Department.
- Maintain accurate nursing records
- Competently deal with medical emergencies and prioritise your own work load.
- Experience of managing patients with fluctuating medical concerns.
- Experience of taking the Nurse in Charge role either as a Band 6 or as a Band 5 in the absence of the ward sister, including day shifts and night duty.
- Help maintain patient flow through the department and evidence examples of how you have achieved this.
- Support discharges within the ward and demonstrate knowledge around the discharges processes including complex cases.
-
- Evidencing recent leadership and support to junior colleagues
- Demonstarting Co-Ordinating duties such as Ward rounds, working within the MDT, maintaining patient flow throughout the department and how to escalate concerns.
- The ability to discuss and explain complex nursing care and treatment to both patients and their families.
- Experience of mentoring Students and knowledge of the pre registration nursing competencies and requirments.
Desirable
- Previous Trauma & Orthopaedic / Surgical experience.
- Either as Band 5 or Band 6 Registered nurse demonstrating that you have the knowledge of completing appraisals, acknowledging and responding to incident reports and dealing with patient complaints both verbally and formally.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registration with the NMC and active NMC Pin
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Problem Solving skills
- Effective Communication skills
- Good Team Working / Collaborative working
- Prioritise workload / organisational skills
- Adjust pace according to workload
- Work under pressure
- Evidence of professional development
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trauma and Orthopaedics related injuries
- Knowledge of Surgical based injuries
-
- Previous knowledge of Orthopaedic Elective pathways
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Shift work will be required both day and night working.
- On occasions you may be required to support the other Trauma and Orthopaedics and surgical areas within the trust on different sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC PIN
- Diploma /required nursing qualification
- Teaching Qualification, (Willing to work towards)
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification desirable
- Previous Orthopaedic / Trauma experience
- Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Trauma and Orthopaedic / Surgical Department.
- Maintain accurate nursing records
- Competently deal with medical emergencies and prioritise your own work load.
- Experience of managing patients with fluctuating medical concerns.
- Experience of taking the Nurse in Charge role either as a Band 6 or as a Band 5 in the absence of the ward sister, including day shifts and night duty.
- Help maintain patient flow through the department and evidence examples of how you have achieved this.
- Support discharges within the ward and demonstrate knowledge around the discharges processes including complex cases.
-
- Evidencing recent leadership and support to junior colleagues
- Demonstarting Co-Ordinating duties such as Ward rounds, working within the MDT, maintaining patient flow throughout the department and how to escalate concerns.
- The ability to discuss and explain complex nursing care and treatment to both patients and their families.
- Experience of mentoring Students and knowledge of the pre registration nursing competencies and requirments.
Desirable
- Previous Trauma & Orthopaedic / Surgical experience.
- Either as Band 5 or Band 6 Registered nurse demonstrating that you have the knowledge of completing appraisals, acknowledging and responding to incident reports and dealing with patient complaints both verbally and formally.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registration with the NMC and active NMC Pin
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Problem Solving skills
- Effective Communication skills
- Good Team Working / Collaborative working
- Prioritise workload / organisational skills
- Adjust pace according to workload
- Work under pressure
- Evidence of professional development
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trauma and Orthopaedics related injuries
- Knowledge of Surgical based injuries
-
- Previous knowledge of Orthopaedic Elective pathways
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)
