THIS VACANCY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL NURSES WISHING TO JOIN THE TRUST AS AN ADAPTATION NURSE. THESE VACANCIES WILL BE ADVERTISED VIA NHS JOBS WHEN THEY ARISE.

An opportunity has arisen for Nurses with post-Registration experience in a Hospital setting, and excellent communication skills, to join our Outpatient teams at STSFT.

Outpatients is a diverse, multi-disciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your skills.

If you are someone who enjoys challenges, and would like to join teams who are passionate about providing high-quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.

You will be organised and committed to giving high-quality nursing care and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

You will consistently ensure that a patient's privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained and at all times that the care given is patient-centred.

You will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are forward-thinking, well-organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.

Main duties of the job

You will be based at South Tyneside (ST) Hospital however will be required to work at any of our sites which include Chester Wing at Sunderland Royal, Washington Galleries Health Centre, Palmer hospital, Moorlands within ST hospital and Community Clinics in South Tyneside and Sunderland districts.

The shift patterns are usually 08:00-18:00, Monday to Friday, and weekend working, this includes the provision of a Phlebotomy service at ST hospital seven days a week (including wards).

You will be joining a team across sites of Senior Nurses/RGNs and HCAs who are dedicated to providing the highest standards of patient care. Working with Clinicians and AHP from a wide range of specialties you will provide nursing support to a diversity of patient caseloads.

There are opportunities to develop within the OP setting and to attend related study days locally and nationally.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.

To always work to the NMC Code.

To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.

Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse.

To comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact.

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge of national Health and Social Care Policy.
• Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines e.g. NICE, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult Nurse).
• Diploma in health-related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Other

Desirable

• Please provide a contact telephone number.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE340PL

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