Staff Nurse

Charity Society; Darlington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our Women's Health Unit.

You will be responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of care to patients. You will be responsible for supervision of junior staff and students within the team. Excellent communication skills are required and you must have the ability to work well on your own initiative as well 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 thus maintaining a well-developed committed team in order to get it right for patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

1. Maintain and update clinical skills as part of the extended role of the nurse.
2. Be aware of Clinical responsibilities, referring to the medical staff as appropriate.
3. Participate in Clinical audit and standard setting to ensure the Care Group's responsibilities in terms of Clinical Governance are met.
4. Be able to maintain a high standard of Record keeping.
5. Facilitate Students and mentor/preceptor to junior members of staff (all disciplines).
6. Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.
7. Will be designated "in charge" of the ward / department in the absence of the Band 6/7 Clinical.

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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Date posted: 28 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: C9439-2425-1602

Job locations:

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

1. To assess individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
2. To ensure that communication with patients and significant others is established and maintained to provide appropriate information regarding care and treatment.
3. To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that patient care is managed effectively and safely.
4. Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records, using appropriate documentation and IT systems; ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines.
5. Support the implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives at ward level.
6. Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on current evidence based practice and accurately reflects the wards philosophy.
7. In support of the ward manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients.

Management Responsibilities

1. In the absence of the ward manager be responsible for the day-to-day effective and efficient management of nursing, clerical and support staff within your area of remit.
2. Responsible for monitoring the workload/patient acuity within the ward on a daily basis to ensure that nursing manpower is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing care.
3. To resolve conflict at ward level, defusing situations where possible.
4. To participate in staff induction.
5. To ensure there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation.
6. To be familiar with the Health & Safety at Work Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that ward and Trust policies are followed.

Leadership Responsibilities

1. To act as an appropriate and effective role model at all times.
2. To act as an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing this role.
3. To act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members.
4. To keep abreast of and participate in, local and Trust initiatives.

Educational Responsibilities

1. To promote a learning environment that facilitates the development of staff enabling staff to develop to their full potential.
2. To assist in the facilitation of teaching and clinical assessment of pre and post registration nurses and health care assistants.
3. To be involved with the dissemination of information regarding new or updated clinical practices, guidelines and policies to all ward nursing staff.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Effective Communication Skills.
• Adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
• Flexible (night and day shift work).

Experience

Desirable

• Gynaecology and/or Surgical experience.
• Acute Nursing experience.

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC registered.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of Gynaecology/Women's Health Nursing.
• Good IT skills.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake advanced competency skills.
• Understanding of current NHS issues.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• First level degree in a nursing related topic or willingness to undertake.
• Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
• Non-medical prescribing course.
• Physical assessment skills course.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

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