Thankyou for considering this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Registered nurses to join our team on a 32 bedded endocrinology ward at UHND.

Do you have a passion for helping people and enjoy fast pace environments? Are you compassionate and keen to learn? Do you enjoy being part of a strong, positive team? If so, this could be your opportunity to join our friendly, supportive team here within Integrated Medicine care group at UHND

Within Ward 6 we strive towards delivering a high standard of care to each and every patient we have the privelege to care for. Our nurses and healthcare assistants make this happen and we would love to hear from you if you believe that you have your own individual strengths and qualities to add to our team.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a qualified nurse who wants to further their experience and skills in nursing. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate good clinical skills and will be responsible for individualised care of patients. They should be able to assist with education and supervision of learners. Be able to supervise and co-ordinate other staff as appropriate. Take charge of the ward or department in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility. To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital. Demonstrate compassion and empathy at all times..

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

We are unable to sponsor roles that do not meet the minimum salary requirements. please check the UK immigration skilled worker rules for information

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to be Flexible to ensure service needs are met.
• Able to attend training sessions and undertake shadowing shifts relevant to this post
• Be a compassionate individual
• kindness

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people

Special Requirements

Essential

• Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do
• Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
• Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
• Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
• Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

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C9439-24-1244