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 on ward 2 shotley Bridge community hospital. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic
staff nurse to join our team. We are a
busy 18 bedded rehabilitation unit which is nurse and therapy led. Ensuring an
intergrated approach for the benefit of out patients
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.
Main duties of the job
Ward 2 is a 18 bedded elderly rehabiltation
ward. we also specialise in Palliative and End of life care. We accept patients
from the acute sites, direct from accident and emergency, from other
organisations and from the surrounding community
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 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 Band 3 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
As a staff nurse on ward 2 Shotley Bridge community
hospital you will be responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of
care to patients, assessing individual needs to develop, implement and evaluate
programmes of care. You 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
As a staff nurse on ward 2 Shotley Bridge community
hospital you will be responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of
care to patients, assessing individual needs to develop, implement and evaluate
programmes of care. You 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Special Skills and 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
- Registered 1st level registered nurse with NMC PIN
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification
- Degree
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health care
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Special Skills and 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
- Registered 1st level registered nurse with NMC PIN
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification
- Degree
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrate a caring and friendly attitude towards patients and colleagues.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
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).
