Job summary
Would you like to work in an environment where you are
highly supported and no 2 days are the same ?
Would you like to work in a area where you can utilise your
knowledge and skills ?
Would you like to work in an area
where you can enhance and develop your existing knowledge and skills in order
to ensure a gold stanadrd of care is delivered to our patients attending the
Emergency Department .
To show leadership skillls and
deliver safe and effective care and working alongside a multidisiplanary team .
To support and deliver performance and flow
within ED .
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to
work within all clinical areas within the Emergency department and show
a commitment to developing yourself and others within the team .
You will be required to attend and complete mandatory
training online and face to face .
In addition to this the department offers a
comprehensive induction programme and role specific training
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
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
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
- Assessment
of patients of all ages attending the Emergency Department, SDEC
- Planning
and delivery of nursing care that reflects current patient care needs.
- Evaluation
of care in collaboration with patient / carers and multidisciplinary team.
- Involved
in the care of trauma patients and resuscitation of critically unwell patients.
- Accurate
documentation of nursing care delivered.
- Be a safe
practitioner aware of own limitations and reporting any areas of concern to a
more senior nurse.
- Work effectively
as part of a team.
- Awareness
of and co-operating in maintaining Accident and Emergency health care targets
in the best interest of the patient.
- Participate
in teaching / training of more junior staff.
- Follow
policy and procedure accurately for Safeguarding both children and adults
- Ongoing
development of skills and knowledge to become a competent Emergency Department
nurse.
- To use
electronic systems e.g. EPR safely and as per departmental policy
- To
appropriately escalate when care standard is thought to be below par
- To
participate in ED specific training e.g. decontamination training.
- To act
within the medicines management trust policy
-
To
become competent in working in all aspects of the department including
resuscitation, majors and minors and triage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assessment
of patients of all ages attending the Emergency Department, SDEC
- Planning
and delivery of nursing care that reflects current patient care needs.
- Evaluation
of care in collaboration with patient / carers and multidisciplinary team.
- Involved
in the care of trauma patients and resuscitation of critically unwell patients.
- Accurate
documentation of nursing care delivered.
- Be a safe
practitioner aware of own limitations and reporting any areas of concern to a
more senior nurse.
- Work effectively
as part of a team.
- Awareness
of and co-operating in maintaining Accident and Emergency health care targets
in the best interest of the patient.
- Participate
in teaching / training of more junior staff.
- Follow
policy and procedure accurately for Safeguarding both children and adults
- Ongoing
development of skills and knowledge to become a competent Emergency Department
nurse.
- To use
electronic systems e.g. EPR safely and as per departmental policy
- To
appropriately escalate when care standard is thought to be below par
- To
participate in ED specific training e.g. decontamination training.
- To act
within the medicines management trust policy
-
To
become competent in working in all aspects of the department including
resuscitation, majors and minors and triage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ALS
- PLS
- Trauma course TILS or TNCC
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Emergency Department experience at band 5
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannualation
- Plastering skills
- Clinical Skills
- Leadership
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ALS
- PLS
- Trauma course TILS or TNCC
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Emergency Department experience at band 5
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannualation
- Plastering skills
- Clinical Skills
- Leadership
Statutory Registration
Essential
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)
