Job summary
Thank you for considering this
exciting opportunity.
We are seeking to appoint an
enthusiastic Band 6 Sister to join our team.
Ward 6 is a busy acute 32 bedded
general medical ward specialising in Diabetes/Endocrinology.
Do you have a passion for acute
medicine and enjoy fast paced environments?
Are you compassionate and enjoy
being part of a strong, positive team? If so, this could be your opportunity to
join our friendly, supportive team here within Integrated Medical Specialities
here at UHND.
Within IMS we strive towards
delivering a high standard of care to each and every patient we have the
privilidge to care for. Our nurses make this happen and we would love to hear
from you if you believe you have your own individual strengths and qualities to
bring to our hard working team.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a qualified nurse
who wants to further their experience and leadership skills in nursing.
The post holder will be expected to deputise in the
Ward Managers absence and be able to supervise and co-ordinate other staff
members ensuring patient safety is maintained at all times.
They will be expected to demonstrate good
clinical skills and will be responsible for individualised care of patients.
They should be able to assist with education and supervision of learners. To facilitate early discharge planning
enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital,
making referrals and providing information to community services, as required,
in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital. Demonstrate
compassion and empathy at all times.
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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, 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
main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and
person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure
to read through to further your understanding of the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and
person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure
to read through to further your understanding of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Excellent standards of nursing care
- Relevant mentorship course
Desirable
- Diploma/1st level degree
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Courses related to management
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5
- People management experience
- Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Complaints management experience
- Budget management experience
- Change management experience
- Interview skills
- Project work
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Clinical Skills
- Excellent communication skills - able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information to patients and relatives overcoming barriers to understanding.
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Teaching skills
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Up to date professional & specialist knowledge
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Excellent standards of nursing care
- Relevant mentorship course
Desirable
- Diploma/1st level degree
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Courses related to management
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5
- People management experience
- Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Complaints management experience
- Budget management experience
- Change management experience
- Interview skills
- Project work
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Clinical Skills
- Excellent communication skills - able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information to patients and relatives overcoming barriers to understanding.
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Teaching skills
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Up to date professional & specialist knowledge
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Report writing
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
Statutory Registration
Essential
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).
