Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for HCSW who are employees
of CDDFT and who already have a relevant nursing qualification but are not
registered with the NMC.
As you commence your preparation for your OSCE you will be
employed as a band 4 nurse. You will be committed to attend the 4 week OSCE
programme which is delivered by CDDFT OSCE team, this will prepare you with the
knowledge and skils and professional insight required to undertake the OSCE in
addition to the professional insight needed to become a registered nurse with
the trust.
Salary support for the duration of the course will be paid
at a band 4 (AFC), Once you have successfully completed the OSCE training and
have obtained your NMC PIN you will be paid as a Band 5 a staff nurse post within the trust.
You will have three attempts to pass the OSCE, if you are unsuccessful
you will return to your HCSW role within the trust and at your original
banding. If you are successful at passing the OSCE but cannot secure your NMC
PIN within 12 weeks from sitting the OSCE you will return to your HCSW within
the trust.
Main duties of the job
On completion of your OSCE and registered with the NMC the
candidate will
To work across professional and
organisational boundaries to develop seamless, integrated, multi-disciplinary
health care for patients with different conditions.
To assess patients needs and develop, implement and
evaluate programmes of care.
To organise the delivery of nursing care.
To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to
patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing.
To assist the Ward Sister in setting, monitoring and
maintaining standards of care.
To participate in nursing audit and service improvement
activities
To provide advice and act as role model.
To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring
tasks undertaken have been delegated appropriately.
To contribute to the day-to-day management of the
Directorate. Co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of
nursing service.
To participate in education and training of junior staff.
To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of
care.
To participate in clinical supervision.
Monitor, evaluate and
review the effects of treatment using agreed local guidelines
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
To assess patients needs and develop, implement and
evaluate programmes of care.
- To
organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff effectively.
- To be
aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to patient information and
treatment plans, both verbally and in writing.
- To
adhere to NMC standards of record keeping.
- To
assist the Ward Manager in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of
care.
- To
participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities.
- To be
aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget.
- To
provide advice and act as role model to other members of the team.
- To be
proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient safety.
- To
supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have
been delegated appropriately.
- To
contribute to the day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with
colleagues to provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address
bed management issues.
- To
participate in education and training of junior staff.
- To
involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care.
- To
participate in clinical supervision.
- To
assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations where appropriate.
- To
promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess patients needs and develop, implement and
evaluate programmes of care.
- To
organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff effectively.
- To be
aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to patient information and
treatment plans, both verbally and in writing.
- To
adhere to NMC standards of record keeping.
- To
assist the Ward Manager in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of
care.
- To
participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities.
- To be
aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget.
- To
provide advice and act as role model to other members of the team.
- To be
proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient safety.
- To
supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have
been delegated appropriately.
- To
contribute to the day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with
colleagues to provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address
bed management issues.
- To
participate in education and training of junior staff.
- To
involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care.
- To
participate in clinical supervision.
- To
assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations where appropriate.
- To
promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing qualification
- CBT
- ILETs or OET
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working and providing care in the NHS as a HCSW
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working as a qualified nurse
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing qualification
- CBT
- ILETs or OET
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working and providing care in the NHS as a HCSW
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience working as a qualified nurse
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently
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).
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).
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)
