Job summary
Are you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player? If so keep reading as this could be your
opportunity to join our well established team here at Weardale Community
hospital. We are seeking to appoint an
enthusiastic staff nurse to join our team.
As a team we strive towards delivering a high standard of
care and this is reflected in the feedback we receive from the patients and
relatives who have had experience of being on our ward.
We are a nurse led unit that provide in-patient
rehabilitation to a wide range of adult patients with complex and functional
needs. We also specialise in End of Life Care and Long term Conditions.
Patients are admitted from acute hospitals and the surrounding community.
We offer Excellent opportunities to develop
skills, knowledge and expertise within a caring, supporting and nurturing
environment
Main duties of the job
Ward 1 is an 20 bedded elderly rehabiltation ward and also
specialise in End of Life Care. We
accept patients from the acute wards, direct from accident and emergency,
direct from the community, and from
other organisations.
The main duties of the role are:
- Plan and deliver high quality of care to patients adhering
to the trust policies and procedures.
- Maintain a high standard of documentation
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and
verbal
- Plan and deliver safe admissions and complex discharges
- Be responsible for the delegation of tasks to other
members of the team
- Work well as a team player but also show
initative
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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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 been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS 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
The
postholder will be responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of
care to patients. This involves assessing individual needs to develop,
implement and evaluate programmes of care. YThe postholder may, depending upon
experience, also be responsible for supervision of junior staff within the
team. Excellent communication skills are required and you must have the ability
to work well on your own initiative or as part of a team. You should possess
good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of
flexible working arrangements within the team. You must be clinically up to
date with nursing skills and motivated to develop professionally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
postholder will be responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of
care to patients. This involves assessing individual needs to develop,
implement and evaluate programmes of care. YThe postholder may, depending upon
experience, also be responsible for supervision of junior staff within the
team. Excellent communication skills are required and you must have the ability
to work well on your own initiative or as part of a team. You should possess
good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of
flexible working arrangements within the team. You must be clinically up to
date with nursing skills and motivated to develop professionally.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator
- Team worker
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Keen to develop within the role
- Aware of current drivers within the NHS
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration (Adult Nursing)
Desirable
- Degree
- Mentoring qualification
- Cilincal Assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of rehabilitation and end of life care.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to cover a range of shift patterns.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration (Adult Nursing)
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Positive and motivated
- Effective communicator
- Team worker
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Keen to develop within the role
- Aware of current drivers within the NHS
Desirable
- Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration (Adult Nursing)
Desirable
- Degree
- Mentoring qualification
- Cilincal Assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of rehabilitation and end of life care.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to cover a range of shift patterns.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- NMC Registration (Adult Nursing)
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).
