Job summary
We have Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse vacancies and are delighted to offer the
opportunity to come and join our Emergency Department Team. We are a very
friendly and highly skilled team of practitioners who are committed to deliver
safe quality care to our patients in a very busy department.
You need to be enthusiastic
and have leadership potential.
You will be expected to
promote the delivery of high standard patient centered care in a supported
environment
Previous
experience working in an Emergency Department is Essential to the role
Main duties of the job
To act as a skilled practitioner
within the Emergency Department, supporting team leaders to ensure that the
highest quality of care is given to patients. Ensuring that all clinical
practice is evidenced based, in accordance with local and national standards
for good practice.
To support the Senior
Sister or in the absence of take a lead role in Coordinating, planning and
delivery of individualized care provided by the team in ED ensuring efficient
management of the department.
Take
a lead role in facilitating, education, supervising, supporting and developing
qualified and unqualified staff.
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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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
In accordance with
Trust policies and departmental scope of professional practice, undertake
appropriate training, and practice within the advanced role to improve patient
care.
To take responsibility for
the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of nursing care
without supervision
To liaise, involve and
communicate with the patient and their family in the planning and delivery of
patient care.
To participate in the
development, agreement and monitoring of standards of care in compliance with
clinical Governance agenda both locally and nationally
To ensure that own nursing
practice is research based and that the knowledge base is regularly updated in
support of professional practice.
To maximize opportunities
for health promotion/education in the delivery of patient care.
To develop and expand
clinical skills in a structured and coordinated way in line with NMC
professional standards in order to improve patient care.
To act as a
supervisor/mentor/preceptor as required within boundaries of competence and
support junior staff nurses in their development
Undertake Clarity appraisal
and Personal Development planning with designated team leader.
Ensure all clinical
procedures are performed according to agreed protocols (inclusive of PGDs)
standards and procedures as set by the department and the Trust.
Participate in the internal
rotation and be flexible to the needs of the service.
To be innovative in the
approach to care and proactively support the senior nurse/matron in the
development of practice and team working.
To take managerial
responsibility for the Emergency Department in the absence of the senior
sister/charge nurse/ matron on a shift basis.
To participate in the
delivery of care within agreed budgets developing an awareness of cost
implications.
Demonstrate a personal
commitment to attaining further management skills as identified at interview
and PDP.
To be able to accept and
implement change.
To ensure that all trust
policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
The post holder is required
to ensure that they comply with all applicable Health and Safety Legislation as
required by the Trust.
It is an essential
requirement that you take reasonable care of the cleanliness of your working
environment, adhere to infection control policies, procedures and guidelines in
particular ensuring that you use appropriate hand hygiene practices at all times.
Act as a role model for
junior staff, promoting the department at all times.
On a shift basis,
undertake/or supervise junior members of staff to undertake identified personal
and professional developments
Perform CLARITY appraisal
and PDP planning, and developing others within the nursing team.
Assist the dedicated team
leader in cascading of departmental/Trust information to team leaders.
This is not an exaustive
list describes the main duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with
Trust policies and departmental scope of professional practice, undertake
appropriate training, and practice within the advanced role to improve patient
care.
To take responsibility for
the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of nursing care
without supervision
To liaise, involve and
communicate with the patient and their family in the planning and delivery of
patient care.
To participate in the
development, agreement and monitoring of standards of care in compliance with
clinical Governance agenda both locally and nationally
To ensure that own nursing
practice is research based and that the knowledge base is regularly updated in
support of professional practice.
To maximize opportunities
for health promotion/education in the delivery of patient care.
To develop and expand
clinical skills in a structured and coordinated way in line with NMC
professional standards in order to improve patient care.
To act as a
supervisor/mentor/preceptor as required within boundaries of competence and
support junior staff nurses in their development
Undertake Clarity appraisal
and Personal Development planning with designated team leader.
Ensure all clinical
procedures are performed according to agreed protocols (inclusive of PGDs)
standards and procedures as set by the department and the Trust.
Participate in the internal
rotation and be flexible to the needs of the service.
To be innovative in the
approach to care and proactively support the senior nurse/matron in the
development of practice and team working.
To take managerial
responsibility for the Emergency Department in the absence of the senior
sister/charge nurse/ matron on a shift basis.
To participate in the
delivery of care within agreed budgets developing an awareness of cost
implications.
Demonstrate a personal
commitment to attaining further management skills as identified at interview
and PDP.
To be able to accept and
implement change.
To ensure that all trust
policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
The post holder is required
to ensure that they comply with all applicable Health and Safety Legislation as
required by the Trust.
It is an essential
requirement that you take reasonable care of the cleanliness of your working
environment, adhere to infection control policies, procedures and guidelines in
particular ensuring that you use appropriate hand hygiene practices at all times.
Act as a role model for
junior staff, promoting the department at all times.
On a shift basis,
undertake/or supervise junior members of staff to undertake identified personal
and professional developments
Perform CLARITY appraisal
and PDP planning, and developing others within the nursing team.
Assist the dedicated team
leader in cascading of departmental/Trust information to team leaders.
This is not an exaustive
list describes the main duties
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- RGN
- Significant experience at Band 5 in Emergency Care
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Current Healthcare Issues
- Leadership skills
- Work independently or as part of a team Work in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to adapt and implement change
- Able to prioritize, use initiative and solve complex problems
- Able to implement research findings to improve standards of care
- Support and advise junior staff
- Be a resource of knowledge and skills whilst on duty and deputizing for senior nurse
- Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Clinical Skills
- Able to manage a team
- Able to coordinate and support a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
- Nursing Degree /Diploma
- Leadership course
- ED experience
Desirable
- Clinical skills or willing to work towards
- ENP or willing to work towards
- Leadership course/development
- Management Development
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- Current NMC registration Click here to enter text.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- RGN
- Significant experience at Band 5 in Emergency Care
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Current Healthcare Issues
- Leadership skills
- Work independently or as part of a team Work in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to adapt and implement change
- Able to prioritize, use initiative and solve complex problems
- Able to implement research findings to improve standards of care
- Support and advise junior staff
- Be a resource of knowledge and skills whilst on duty and deputizing for senior nurse
- Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Clinical Skills
- Able to manage a team
- Able to coordinate and support a team
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Teaching/Mentoring Qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
- Nursing Degree /Diploma
- Leadership course
- ED experience
Desirable
- Clinical skills or willing to work towards
- ENP or willing to work towards
- Leadership course/development
- Management Development
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- Current NMC registration Click here to enter text.
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).
