Workforce Directorate
Human Resources
Recruitment Team
High East, Crichton Hall, Dumfries DG1 4TG
Fax: 01387 244043
Email: dg.recruitment@nhs.net
JOB DESCRIPTION for the following vacancy:
VACANCY REF No:
N710.13
VACANCY (Post Title):
Staff Nurse
DGRI Nurse BANK
GRADE:
SALARY:
Band 5
£21,388 to £ 27,901 pro rata
HOURS:
Hours as required
Permanent
Applicants must have completed the Band 5 Nurse Test at the time of interview.
Tests are held on a Friday and a place can be booked through nursing administration on
01387 246246 extensions 33006, 33111 or 33068.
If you have sat the test within the last 12 months and achieved a pass mark of 70% or
above you are exempt from sitting the test for a year.
Informal enquiries to Kerry McCrone or Carrie Hynes, Nurse Bank Co-ordinators on
01387 241551 or dumf-uhb.Nurse-Bank@nhs.net
Closing Date:
Thursday 14th November 2013 at 5.00pm
Dumfries and Galloway NHS
AfC Ref: NE064
Staff Nurse (BANK) Band 5
Criminal Record Check
With effect from 28th February, 2011 posts considered to be within "Regulated Work"
with Children and/or "Regulated Work" with Protected Adults will require membership of
the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) as a
condition of employment.
Please note:
You do not have to do anything about PVG Membership when submitting your
application form for the post. Candidates selected for appointment will be advised on
how to become a PVG Scheme Member prior to taking up the position.
Further information on the PVG Scheme Membership can be found at the
following:- http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/pvg
Standard Disclosure Check
For other roles not considered to be within "Regulated Work with Children" and/or
"Regulated Work with Protected Adults", a Standard Disclosure Check may be required
and the cost of this will be met by NHS Dumfries & Galloway.
Applicants who have lived outside the UK within the last five years, if offered a position,
in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed
police record check (Certificate of Good Conduct) from the police authority in the
country
Dumfries and Galloway NHS
AfC Ref: NE064
Staff Nurse (BANK) Band 5
1. JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title:
STAFF NURSE (BANK) Band 5
Department(s):
Community Nursing / Hospitals, Dumfries & Galloway
Job Holder Reference:
(NE064)
No of Job Holders:
2. JOB PURPOSE

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes / systems of nursing care and
treatment.

To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary / Multi-Agency Team.

To take charge of a ward/caseload or equivalent sphere in the absence of the
person with continuing responsibility.

To play a role within the clinical area modernisation and redesign.
3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Nurse Manager
Charge Nurse/District Nurse
Deputy Charge Nurse
STAFF NURSE (post holder)
Auxiliary Nurse
4. SCOPE AND RANGE

The post holder will provide effective and individualised nursing care and treatment
to identified patients whilst operating as a member of a multi-disciplinary.

The post holder will be expected to supervise, teach, mentor, coach and support,
nursing auxiliaries, pre & post-registration students.

The post holder will take charge regularly in the absence of a more senior member
of staff.

The post holder will be expected to carry out all forms of care without direct
supervision.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team and will
be required to supervise a team of staff.
Dumfries and Galloway NHS
AfC Ref: NE064
Staff Nurse (BANK) Band 5

The post holder will be expected to lead a team of staff on a regular basis.

Will be required to work in community and hospitals as required.
5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care and treatment.

To take a lead role in co-ordinating the patient’s journey through implementation and
evaluation of policy & procedure.

To ensure and promote the individual’s confidentiality, dignity and privacy.

To participate in and promote clinical supervision.

Take charge regularly of shifts as nominated and allocate work to others as
appropriate.

Supervise and teach junior nurses where appropriate, students and other staff,
patients and families.

To practice in accordance with Health and Safety procedures being aware of
personal and corporate responsibility.

Responsible for the ongoing risk identification, assessment, management and
reduction within own sphere.

To maintain accurate clinical records in agreed format e.g. cncs.

Participate in research, audit and development.

To ensure safe custody of patient’s valuables in accordance with standing financial
structure within a hospital setting.

Maintain effective stock control.

To undertake and demonstrate competence within the particular skills required for
this specific area / speciality e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, syringe driver,
administration of chemotherapy.

To lead a team to ensure that nursing care and treatment are provided in
accordance with organisation policy, procedure, guidelines and protocols

To take a lead role within, and be responsible and accountable for aspects of service
improvement in relation to complaints, adverse events and patient feedback.
6. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

Use electronic information systems as required.

Use moving & handling equipment as required.

Responsible for the safe, efficient and effective use of electro-medical equipment in
the delivery of patient care.
Dumfries and Galloway NHS
AfC Ref: NE064
Staff Nurse (BANK) Band 5
7. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS

Be personally accountable for own professional practice and conduct in accordance
with the NMC code of conduct guidelines.

The post-holder will be expected to carry out their daily duties without direct
supervision.

The post-holder will be responsible for exercising their professional judgement in
relation to clinical work.

The post-holder will be expected to follow agreed and defined procedures /
processes.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake and fulfil the responsibilities of the
named nurse concept.

Responsibility as a key individual for the organisation and co-ordinator of the
patients care from admission through to discharge.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, using IT, verbally and in
writing.

Communicate and work with individuals and members of the multi-disciplinary /
multi-agency team, private providers, statutory and voluntary services.

The post-holder will be expected to gather, understand, interperate and relay
complex information to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and
carers.

The post-holder will be expected to convey relevant information to line managers.
9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Moderate degree of stamina is required.

Will be required to manoeuvre patients using safe moving & handling techniques.

Appropriate degree of dexterity will be required whilst performing clinical procedures.
10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

The post-holder may have to deal with a rapidly changing clinical workload in an
event driven environment.

The post holder will be required to impart distressing news and deal with this
sensitively using empathy and reassurance.

Manage challenging and aggressive behaviour in line with local policies..

Expected to manage multiple issues simultaneously, interperting and reporting as
appropriate.
Dumfries and Galloway NHS
AfC Ref: NE064
Staff Nurse (BANK) Band 5

Frequent exposure to body fluids, sometimes several times a day.
11. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

The post-holder will possess an appropriate recognised qualification –R.G.N.

Can demonstrate competence working in a hospital and community setting and/or
be willing to undertake the relevant training programme.

Work to agreed KSF Outline e.g. fully developed/foundation.

To participate in further education and training to enhance personal and professional
development as identified at annual review.

The post-holder will display/develop:
> Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and the nursing contribution.
> Knowledge of SIGN guidelines and the nursing contribution.
> Knowledge of NHS QIS initiatives, national standards and the nursing contributions.
> Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance initiatives and risk.
> An understanding of the principles of Joint working and Partnership.

To have knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to the area / specialty.

To demonstrate / develop competence within a particular range of skills,

e.g. venepuncture, male catheterisation, syringe driver etc.

Post-holder will demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach.

The post-holder will demonstrate effective leadership skills.

A driving licence is required.
12. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job
description applies.
Job Holder’s Signature:
Date:
Head of Department Signature:
Date:
(Reviewed & re-matched 18/01/2008)
Dumfries and Galloway NHS
AfC Ref: NE064
Staff Nurse (BANK) Band 5
PERSON SPECIFICATION.
JOB TITLE: STAFF NURSE (BANK) Band 5
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
NMC Registration
Evidence of ongoing personal development
Experience
Proven skills as a team worker and ability to
work on own initiative
6 Months experience in an acute setting
Knowledge
Is aware of responsibility in relation to NMC
Professional Code of Conduct
Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
Health & Safety awareness
Knowledge of speciality
Knowledge and understanding of Clinical
Governance initiative and risk
Skills
Willing to expand clinical role e.g. cannulation
Ability to communicate effectively in a variety
of settings with patients of varying
understanding.
Able to maintain accurate patient records
Personal Characteristics
Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the
needs of the service
Enthusiastic
Willingness to gain knowledge and develop
professionally
IT Skills