Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Staff Nurses to join our ward team at the Surgical Day Unit, Hexham General Hospital, on either a full-time or part-time basis. The unit is dynamic, fast-paced and manages a variety of specialties. The unit is open between 07:30 and 20:00.
Responsibilities
* Provide nursing care to a caseload of patients and provide verbal and written handovers to nursing colleagues and the multi-disciplinary team.
* Be responsible for organising and co-ordination of nursing services in the ward/department in the absence of senior staff.
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care as a member of the ward team under the direction of the Ward Manager.
* Ensure individualised programmes of care are formulated and carried out for each patient on the ward/department.
* Be responsible for all nursing care standards and to maintain high clinical standards.
* Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
About Northumbria Healthcare
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Northumbria Healthcare is committed to innovation and quality, including the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. We offer opportunities to develop through personal development planning, training and support to broaden experience, skills and knowledge.
Application notes
Please note: for secondment roles ensure you have the appropriate approval and documentation before applying, as delays may occur if an offer is made. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Please read applicant guidance notes before submitting your application.
Further information
Advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.
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