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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
345-MED7366995
Employer
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of North Tees
Town
Stockton-on-Tees
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/08/2025 23:59

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North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister

NHS AfC: Band 6

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be.

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital-based services to the population of Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees and parts of East Durham and Sedgefield as well as community, therapeutic and screening to a wider population across Durham and Teesside.

Job overview

*Advert may close early if sufficient volume of applications is reached*

To be an senior member of the multidisciplinary team by using professional judgement and assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect.

 

The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the chosen speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the department within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

 

The post holder will supervise the working of all team members and support the training and assessment of student nurses, whilst demonstrating the trust Values and Behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff at all times.

 

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.

 

This is a highly dynamic department which focuses on the safe and high quality care of patients. The role will be suited to dynamic and forward thinking nurses who thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to manage acutely ill patients within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To be an senior member of the multidisciplinary team by using professional judgement and assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating clinical care for patients to meet their needs in a safe caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect.

 

The post holder will be expected to develop knowledge and skills within the chosen speciality and will assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the department within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

 

The post holder will supervise the working of all team members and support the training and assessment of student nurses, whilst demonstrating the trust Values and Behaviours for nursing and midwifery staff at all times.

 

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.

 

This is a highly dynamic department which focuses on the safe and high quality care of patients. The role will be suited to dynamic and forward thinking nurses who thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. This will be an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to manage acutely ill patients within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high-quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. 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.  Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

 

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Acts to maintain personal safety and security as well as that of others.

 

Support the full implementation of all trust policies in the management and delivery of safe clinical care.

 

Identifies potential and actual risks using the trust incident reporting system in line with trust policy and in line with their professional accountability.

 

Identifies patients at risk and raises concerns appropriately on issues of child protection and the protection of vulnerable adults.

 

Takes appropriate action to manage emergency situation, summoning appropriate assistance where necessary.

Acts in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Identifies unsafe practice and responds appropriately to ensure a safe outcome.

Always acts in such a manner that promotes the positive image of the ward/clinical area and the Trust.

Produce Personal Development Profiles for self and staff within the team.

Facilitate training, audit and leadership.

Performing staff rota, taking into account skill mix and budget under the supervision of the unit Matron.

Demonstrate and understand the standards regarding Outpatient Settings and have an awareness of capacity and demand within the unit.

To resolve conflict using a range of problem-solving styles and skills.

Deputise in the absence of the unit manager.

To participate in the unit’s recruitment and retention in conjunction with the unit Manager 

Reduce sickness absence, workplace accidents and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • RGN Diploma in Nursing
  • Teaching Certificate
  • Accredited Chemotherapy Course
Desirable criteria
  • Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Physical Assessment Skills
  • Leadership Qualification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Dying to Work CharterStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
karen kelsey
Job title
Senior Clinical Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07799893855