Job summary
To be responsible for the provision of skilled, specialist nursing care to level 0 and level 1 patientswithin the multidisciplinary care team. There will be a requirement to supervise, on a day to day basis,qualified and newly qualified staff in achieving objectives.

This post is not open to student or newly qualified nurses due to the length of the role and role requirements.

Main duties of the job
A registered nurse who is able to use knowledge and skills to be able to assist and support the provisionof care. Additionally, will gain or utilise existing skills in the provision of safe and effective care to level 0 and level 1 patients. The department at North Tees is a busy unit delivering high quality care tosurgical patients. The role will involve working predominantly 12 hour shifts with full day and night rotation.

About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Job responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of the physical and psychological environment which isconductive to providing high standards on nursing care.
• Assist in prevention and control of healthcare associated infections usingTrust strategy, in liaison with Infection Control and Prevention Team, Matronsand Ward Managers.
• Will assist in ensuring nursing staff have attended mandatory training relatingto risk management and to understand the principles associated with riskassessments.
• Responsible for the assessment of care needs, implementation andevaluation of programmes of care/set standards of care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, carers, all members oforganisation and external agencies.
• Take charge of Ward/Department when necessary.
• Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to NMC codes, scopeof practice and local policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical and nursing documentation.
• Deliver health education in the prevention of illness.
• Assists in the establishment and implementation of systems which evaluatestandards of practice i.e. Saving Lives
• Participate in research as required and the application of research findingsinto clinical practice.
• Take part in the initiating of new ideas and implementation of evidencebased practice.
• To mentor and facilitate the education of staff nurses, pre registered studentnurses and Health Care Assistants.
• Takes responsibility for personal development and education anddevelopment of a Personal Development Plan and participate in staffperformance and development reviews.
• Participate in the maintenance and development of all aspects of ClinicalGovernance and Clinical Supervision.
• To use resources appropriately and have a knowledge of resourcesmanagement.
• Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, tomeet the needs of the service and staff
• Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity inthe workplace
• Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero toleranceon violence against staff
• Take responsibility for personal development and education and thedevelopment of a Personal Development Plan.

Control of Infection
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, toinclude hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Toundertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that he/she is responsible for ina manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patientsafety.

Communication and Working Relationships
To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary care team inorder to promote positive working relationships within the ward/department andthroughout the directorate and with external agencies.

Communicate with patients, relatives of patients and visitors, making sure that theyhave all possible assistance, promoting good public relations.

The most challenging part of the job
To deliver and maintain a high quality service to patient/carers and their families,ensuring effective working relations are maintained throughout the team.

Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check
This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check Standard Level with the CriminalRecords Bureau.

Person Specification
NMC
Essential

• 1ST Level Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Evidence of good technical skills and ability

Desirable

• Knowledge of high flow oxygen therapy
• Level 1 Surgical Experience
• Knowledge and care of central lines

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 (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).

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).