Job summary
ITU is an 11 bedded combined High Dependency and Intensive
Care unit that cares for patients who are critically ill; providing all aspects
of nursing care and multidisciplinary rehabilitation after critical illness.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced
Registered Nurse to join our team. This is a challenging yet rewarding area of
nursing, where the post holder will be responsible for the planning, delivery
and implementation of specialised care to critically ill patients. The post
holder will need to be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
and display personal resilience and high leveles of emotional intelligence. It
is expected that the post holder will work through a package of critical care
competencies, contributing to continuous professional development in this
specialsed area, and will be supported to achieve their aspirations, alongside
our team focused career pathway.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to a good working environment in which patients
receive a high standard of care.
Ensure that care is patient focused and that patient dignity
and privacy are maintained at all times.
Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
Conduct and other appropriate guidelines.
Participate in setting standards for nursing practice and
for care involving the Multi-disciplinary team.
Provide support to the Matron, Senior Sister, and wider
multidisciplinary team.
Ensure that all clinical and legal nursing documentation are
completed accurately, legibly and confidentiality is maintained in accordance
with trust policy and NMC guidelines.
Follows protocols / guidelines to give and adjust specialist
non-prescribed treatment in accordance with consultant agreed unit policies and
protocols.
Participate in the safe storage and administration of
medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
Actively supports audit and standard setting within the
critical care area.
Follow Trust policies and
procedures relating to to Critcal care eg LocSSips
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
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess patients needs and develop, implement and
evaluate programmes of care, appropriate for the critically ill patient.
To organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff
effectively
To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to
patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing.
To adhere to NMC standards of record keeping.
To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in setting,
monitoring, and maintaining standards of care.
To participate in nursing audit and service improvement
activities
To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of
working within budget
To provide advice and act as role model to other members of
the team.
To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient
safety.
To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring
tasks undertaken have been delegated appropriately.
To contribute to the day-to day management of the
Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of
nursing service and to address bed management issues.
To participate in education and training of junior staff.
To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of
care
To participate in clinical supervision
To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations
where appropriate.
To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at
all times.
Participate in relevant research & co-operate with
relevant studies specific to Critical Care.
Contribute to accurate patient data collection processes
relevant to Critical care
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess patients needs and develop, implement and
evaluate programmes of care, appropriate for the critically ill patient.
To organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff
effectively
To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to
patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing.
To adhere to NMC standards of record keeping.
To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in setting,
monitoring, and maintaining standards of care.
To participate in nursing audit and service improvement
activities
To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of
working within budget
To provide advice and act as role model to other members of
the team.
To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient
safety.
To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuring
tasks undertaken have been delegated appropriately.
To contribute to the day-to day management of the
Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of
nursing service and to address bed management issues.
To participate in education and training of junior staff.
To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of
care
To participate in clinical supervision
To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations
where appropriate.
To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at
all times.
Participate in relevant research & co-operate with
relevant studies specific to Critical Care.
Contribute to accurate patient data collection processes
relevant to Critical care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Adult nursing
Desirable
- Previous critical care experience or equivalent transferable nursing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current UK NMC registration
Desirable
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training
- Critical Care competenceies, and/or willingness to work towards
Special Requirements
Essential
- High level of Emotional Intelligence
- Supportive of colleagues
- Personal Resilience
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Ability to work under pressure
- Innovative approaches to practice
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance issues
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development
Desirable
- Experience in nursing care and management of the critically ill
- Understanding of the critical care environment and equipment used within critical care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current UK NMC registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Adult nursing
Desirable
- Previous critical care experience or equivalent transferable nursing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current UK NMC registration
Desirable
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training
- Critical Care competenceies, and/or willingness to work towards
Special Requirements
Essential
- High level of Emotional Intelligence
- Supportive of colleagues
- Personal Resilience
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Ability to work under pressure
- Innovative approaches to practice
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance issues
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development
Desirable
- Experience in nursing care and management of the critically ill
- Understanding of the critical care environment and equipment used within critical care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current UK NMC registration
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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)
