Junior Sister
| Posting date: | 07 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL3 6HX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9439-2627-533 |
Summary
Clinical Responsibilities - To assess individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. - To ensure that communication with patients and significant others is established and maintained to provide appropriate information regarding care and treatment. - To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that patient care is managed effectively and safely - Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records, using appropriate documentation and IT systems; ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines. - Support the implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives at ward level. - Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on current evidence-based practice and accurately reflects the wards philosophy. - In support of the ward manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients. Management Responsibilities - In the absence of the ward manager be responsible for the day-to-day effective and efficient management of nursing, clerical and support staff within the ward. - Responsible for monitoring the workload/patient acuity within the ward on a daily basis to ensure that nursing manpower is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing care. - Ensure the cost-effective and appropriate use of manpower and materials with consideration and due regard to budgetary control. - To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff ensuring adherence to CDDFT policy - To investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary, in consultation with the ward manager. - To resolve conflict at ward level, defusing situations where possible. - To participate in the monitoring and management of staff absence ensuring adherence to CDDFT policy. - To participate in staff induction, appraisal and personal development planning. - To actively facilitate the implementation of clinical supervision - To ensure there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation. - To be involved in ensuring the appropriate application of CDDFT Human Resources Policies. - To be familiar with the Health & Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that ward and Trust policies are followed. Leadership Responsibilities - To always act as an appropriate and effective role model. - To act as an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing this role. - To act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members. - To keep abreast of and participate in, local and Trust initiatives. Educational Responsibilities - To promote a learning environment that facilitates the development of staff enabling staff to develop to their full potential. - To assist the ward manager in ensuring that all staff attend mandatory training and receive continuing development and appropriate education, maintaining accurate records of training. - To assist in the facilitation of teaching and clinical assessment of pre and post registration nurses and health care assistants. - To be involved with the dissemination of information regarding new or updated clinicalpractices, guidelines and policies to all ward nursing staff. - To participate in training needs analysis for the ward. - To assist in the training and education of new members of staff in relation to Non-invasive ventilation. To ensure that the ward based qualified staff have met the relevant competencies in relation to non-invasive ventilation.