Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute
intervention team (AIT). The AIT service supports the provision of care across
the Trusts three acute sites by providing education and support for all
healthcare staff caring for the acutely ill deteriorating patient. Facilitating
decision making and communication between clinical staff, patients and
relatives is a key component of the role. The Team is firmly committed to
ensure all patients are treated by the right professional, in the right place,
at the right time, first time, every time, 24 hours-a-day.
This is an exciting role that will allow you to
utilise your education skills and clinical skills to improve practice and
ensure that patients receive the best possible standard of care. The role would
suit a healthcare assistant with a background in acute/emergency/critical care
who has an interest in teaching.
This advert is only open to applicants who are
currently employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of the
acute intervention team agenda to ensure care of the acutely ill patient is of
a high standard.
Follows standard procedures and guidelines and uses
analytical and judgement skills to assess patients who are acutely unwell.
Respond to emergency calls within the organisation as an
active member of the team with Intermediate life support training for Adults
and Paediatrics.
Carries out ECG recording (with appropriate training).
Carry out continuous monitoring of acutely unwell patients.
Support ward staff with the care of acutely unwell patients.
Support ward staff with the transfer of acutely unwell
patients to higher levels of care (if necessary).
Perform cannulation and venepuncture when required (with
appropriate training).
Supports nursing and medical staff in the management of
patients
Co-ordinates the task allocation out of hours under
supervision of the Nurse Practitioner, ensuring tasks are allocated to the
appropriate person.
Delivers teaching in relation to the
deteriorating patient.
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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop skills, knowledge and relationships which enable
professional, timely and creative service delivery and development, based on
personal development plans.
Follows standard procedures and guidelines and uses
analytical and judgement skills to assess patients who are acutely unwell.
Respond to emergency calls within the organisation as an
active member of the team.
Perform Task allocation within the hospital at night team
utilising the electronic systems.
Completes monthly audits within the Acute Intervention Team
and supports senior staff with audit.
Deliver teaching to the ward teams based on the
deteriorating patient and patient safety themes
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop skills, knowledge and relationships which enable
professional, timely and creative service delivery and development, based on
personal development plans.
Follows standard procedures and guidelines and uses
analytical and judgement skills to assess patients who are acutely unwell.
Respond to emergency calls within the organisation as an
active member of the team.
Perform Task allocation within the hospital at night team
utilising the electronic systems.
Completes monthly audits within the Acute Intervention Team
and supports senior staff with audit.
Deliver teaching to the ward teams based on the
deteriorating patient and patient safety themes
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels
- Understanding of the role of HCSW
- Able to work as part of a team
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills
- Ability to learn new skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels
- Understanding of the role of HCSW
- Able to work as part of a team
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills
- Ability to learn new skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
