Clinical Sister

Job summary

An opportunity hasarisen for the position of clinical sister ward 1 Chester le street Community Hospital. If you enjoy working in abusy environment, have excellent inter-personal skills and are committed toproviding the highest quality care for our patients then we look forward toreceiving your application form. We area busy 23 bedded rehabilitation unit which is nurse and therapy led. Ensuringan intergrated approach for the benefit of out patients

As a team we strive towards delivering a highstandard of care and this is reflected in the feedback we receive from thepatients and relatives who have had experience of being on our ward.

Main duties of the job

Ward 1 is a 23 bedded elderly rehabiltation ward. We accept patients from the acute wards,direct from accident and emergency and from other organisations.

To supervise, support and educate junior members of theteam, acting as a role model.

Support ward/department manager to ensure organisationalgoals/objectives are met within ward/department and policies are adhered too

When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absenceof the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring thatclinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entireward/department.

To ensure effective communication internally and externally,regarding patient care and resources

responsible for your teams appraisals.

Participate in ward Audits

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

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Over reliance onAI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances ofsuccess

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effectiveand compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.

To supervise, support and educate junior members of theteam, acting as a role model.

Support ward/department manager to ensure organisationalgoals/objectives are met within ward/department.

When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absenceof the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring thatclinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entireward/department.

To ensure effective communication internally andexternally, regarding patient care and resources.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effectiveand compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.

To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.

To supervise, support and educate junior members of theteam, acting as a role model.

Support ward/department manager to ensure organisationalgoals/objectives are met within ward/department.

When taking charge of the ward/department or in the absenceof the ward/department manager, is directly responsible for ensuring thatclinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in the entireward/department.

To ensure effective communication internally andexternally, regarding patient care and resources.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at band 5 level, people management, clinical skills and experience in older persons management

Desirable

• Clinical Skills

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Active 1st Level NMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current NMC level 1 registration teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Positive and motivated
• Effective communicator
• Team worker
• Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Keen to develop within the role
• Aware of current drivers within the NHS

Desirable

• Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care Experience of report writing

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Experience at band 5 level, people management, clinical skills and experience in older persons management

Desirable

• Clinical Skills

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Active 1st Level NMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with current NMC level 1 registration teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Positive and motivated
• Effective communicator
• Team worker
• Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Keen to develop within the role
• Aware of current drivers within the NHS

Desirable

• Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care Experience of report writing

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Chester Le Street Community Hospital

Front Street

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 3AT

Employer's website