Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within the Surgery Care Group for a
motivated and enthusiastic person to support the unit managers in a Junior
leadership role within the Endoscopy Services as a band 6 clinical
sister/charge nurse on the Bishop Auckland
site. We are entering a phased
period of development within the Endoscopy Service across the trust with lots
of exciting development opportunities.
The successful applicant will be an experienced
Endoscopy Practitioner (NMC registered) with leadership skills and knowledge at
a band 5 level looking to develop their own leadership and service improvement
skills.
Main duties of the job
You will be working with the Endoscopy team, in the delivery
of high quality care within the parameters of a comprehensive clinical
governance framework. The post holder will create an environment that promotes
excellence in nursing practice and empowers staff to develop high levels of
clinical skill and allows staff to develop to their full potential by leading
from the front. The clinical band 6
would also deputise in the day to day management of the unit in the absence of
the band 7. You will be required to work closely with senior nursing, medical
and senior management colleagues. You
will provide support to the band 7, Matron and General Management team to
deliver strong leadership and development of our endoscopy MDT.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of JAG
requirements and the ability to articulate this effectively. Audit process and
delivery of JAG standards are an essential part of this role. The successful
candidate will be able to deliver a wide range of Governance processes to each
department ensuring first class care is provided to our service users.
The role includes on call support and is
required to work clinically to support services within Endoscopy
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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sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in
England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the
North East,
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.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim
is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest
quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences
and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive
working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and
able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff
is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide
support on a range of topics. We particularly welcome applications from
disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and
disabled people are currently under-represented
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are one of the largest integrated care providers in
England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the
North East,
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.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim
is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest
quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences
and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive
working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and
able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff
is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide
support on a range of topics. We particularly welcome applications from
disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and
disabled people are currently under-represented
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- RGN recognised by the NMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching skills
- Evidence of effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Good leadgership skills
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in post within Endoscopy
- Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of the NMC register.
- Valid NMC PIN.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership courses
- Relevant degree or willing to work towards
- Endoscopy related courses
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- RGN recognised by the NMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Teaching skills
- Evidence of effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Good leadgership skills
- IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in post within Endoscopy
- Experience of leading, motivating and supporting a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of the NMC register.
- Valid NMC PIN.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Desirable
- Leadership courses
- Relevant degree or willing to work towards
- Endoscopy related courses
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
