Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the complex
frailty team on Ward 1 University Hospital of north Durham. We are a 32 bedded
frailty unit caring for frail/elderly patients working closely together as a
multi-disciplinary team. As part of the new dynamic frailty pathway we
specialise in planning and implementing care for our patients.
We work alongside our partner teams in acute
frailty and the wider complex frailty teams to ensure safe and best care is
provided to our patients.
We welcome applications
from enthusiastic new or experienced registered nurses who have an interest in
caring for frail/elderly patients.
As a Staff Nurse on the
unit you will be responsible for co-ordinating nursing care for a group of
patients as well as working alongside medical and therapy staff implementing
patient centered care plans.
We
offer support and mentorship to expand knowledge and skills in our friendly
team as well as opportunities to participate with audit work and innovative
ways of working.
Main duties of the job
MAIN
DUTIES AND 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 Sister
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.
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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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
Qualifications
Essential
Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC
registration to part 1 of the NMC register.
Valid NMC PIN or awaiting PIN
Evidence of continual professional development.
(desirable)
Experience
Essential
We welcome both experinced and newly qualified nurses.
Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and
non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of
the multi-disciplinary team
Will support, supervise and assess students in the
delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback,
and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting.
Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and
provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make
decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care.
Special Skills &
Knowledge
Essential
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional
standards for practice contained within The Code.
Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the
Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the
organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the
appropriate professional help and advice
Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for
people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first
and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of
people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of
care to others involved in patient care.
Desirable
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and
development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical
supervision
IV cannulation
Venepunture
Statutory Registration
Essential
RGN recognised by the NMC
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential
Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC
registration to part 1 of the NMC register.
Valid NMC PIN or awaiting PIN
Evidence of continual professional development.
(desirable)
Experience
Essential
We welcome both experinced and newly qualified nurses.
Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and
non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of
the multi-disciplinary team
Will support, supervise and assess students in the
delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback,
and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting.
Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and
provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make
decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care.
Special Skills &
Knowledge
Essential
Understands and acts in line with NMC professional
standards for practice contained within The Code.
Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the
Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the
organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the
appropriate professional help and advice
Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for
people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first
and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of
people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of
care to others involved in patient care.
Desirable
Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and
development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical
supervision
IV cannulation
Venepunture
Statutory Registration
Essential
RGN recognised by the NMC
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.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- RGN recognised by the NMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional help and advice
- Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
- Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care.
Desirable
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
- IV cannulation
- Venepunture
Experience
Desirable
- Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Will support, supervise and assess students in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting.
- Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree
- Valid NMC PIN
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- RGN recognised by the NMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional help and advice
- Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate.
- Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care.
Desirable
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision
- IV cannulation
- Venepunture
Experience
Desirable
- Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Will support, supervise and assess students in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting.
- Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care.
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree
- Valid NMC PIN
Desirable
- Evidence of continual professional development.
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).
