Job summary
As a band 5 staff Nurse within the Outpatients team you will
work alongside a well established team of colleagues to facilitate the smooth
running of clinics with in the appointed times.
Treating patients
according to their individual needs and prescription, acting as their advocate.
The role will also require the supervision of
the nursing team on a day to day basis, referring to the department manager
when necessary and will require some time taking charge of the department in the absence of a
senior member of staff.
Main duties of the job
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to work as
a Band 5 Staff Nurse within a well established General Outpatient Service based
at the North of the Trust this will include UHND , CLS , SBH and SCH . The
department provides medical and surgical specialist clinics. You will have
excellent communication skills and an ability to work well as part of a team or
independently where required. As the
Registered Nurse on duty you will be expected to manage the day to day running
of the department in the absence of the departmental sisters, and supervise
junior staff and students when required.
The role would suit a Registered Nurse with post-registration experience
which can be utilised within the clinic setting.
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
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing assistance and technical support within
clinics.
To provide advice to patients with in the department
enabling optimum treatment, via telephone enquiries and through health
promotion information and/or information leaflets.
Teaching new skills to patients to manage self-care.
Dependent upon experience, act as a mentor to students.
Supervision and training of unqualified and newly appointed
staff.
Ability to respond appropriately, giving support to
distressed patients, relatives and carers during and following consultation.
Supervision of the nursing team, referring to the department
manager where appropriate.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Trust Personnel and
Health and safety Policies.
To carry
out and supervise prescribed treatments having evidence based knowledge, and
ensuring patient information consent, to gain optimum recovery/ patient
compliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide nursing assistance and technical support within
clinics.
To provide advice to patients with in the department
enabling optimum treatment, via telephone enquiries and through health
promotion information and/or information leaflets.
Teaching new skills to patients to manage self-care.
Dependent upon experience, act as a mentor to students.
Supervision and training of unqualified and newly appointed
staff.
Ability to respond appropriately, giving support to
distressed patients, relatives and carers during and following consultation.
Supervision of the nursing team, referring to the department
manager where appropriate.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Trust Personnel and
Health and safety Policies.
To carry
out and supervise prescribed treatments having evidence based knowledge, and
ensuring patient information consent, to gain optimum recovery/ patient
compliance.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Confidence to work with a large group of people
- Ability to organise oneself and the work of others whist under pressure
- Ability to work across sites within CDDFT
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Post Registration expereince
Desirable
- Outpatinet Experience
- Supervisory management experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current 1st level registration with the nursing and midwifery council
Desirable
- Safeguarding Children Level 3
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC PIN
Desirable
- Familiarity with trust IT systems
- Teaching certificate
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Safeguarding Level 2 and 3
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Confidence to work with a large group of people
- Ability to organise oneself and the work of others whist under pressure
- Ability to work across sites within CDDFT
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Post Registration expereince
Desirable
- Outpatinet Experience
- Supervisory management experience
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current 1st level registration with the nursing and midwifery council
Desirable
- Safeguarding Children Level 3
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC PIN
Desirable
- Familiarity with trust IT systems
- Teaching certificate
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Safeguarding Level 2 and 3
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).
