Job summary
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse RMN/ RNLD to work within Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation Inpatient services on Ward 1 Walkergate Park.
The service supports individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury, and present with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems, and who may be exhibiting challenging behaviour which prevents the individual engaging in other specialist rehab environments. We aim to provide a secure, structured and low stimulation environment that is suitable for people who require assessment and/ or rehabilitation.
Successful applicants must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. Applicants should have an interest in working within Neurological care in a challenging but rewarding environment. Applicants should have a current NMC registration and must also have successfully completed the OSCE exam.
You will work in a highly supportive team and will be encouraged to access training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
Act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, and needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence based nursing care.
Active involvement in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.
Must be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.
Contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes
Contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students.
Contribute to staff appraisals and support personal development plans.
Safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines.
Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity,
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
We offer a 12-month Accredited Preceptorship Programme, which focuses on a common approach to preceptorship across the Trust, supporting newly
registered nurses in their first year of practice. It is underpinned by academic evidence (which can be studied at Level 6 or 7) of professional learning and reflection, to support competent practice.
We offer peer support as an integral part of the programme, with senior staff offering pastoral care in dedicated roles.
On commencement, you will receive a robust induction to our service, service specific training to equip you in the role you have applied for, as well as mandatory training including PMVA and ILS.
You will be well supported by the Team through regular Clinical and Managerial supervision, reflective practice and team debriefs, yearly appraisals to support both your personal and professional development.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo standard NHS pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications are received.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 9th July 2024
Closing date : 23rd July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- Continued professional development
- Sucessful completion of OSCE exam
Desirable criteria
- Post registration clinical experience
- Student Assessor/ Mentor
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
- Clinical Supervision
- Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Risk Assessment/ Management
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christina McConkey
- Job title
- Ward Manager, Ward 1 Walkergate Park
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2875087
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