Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track
record of success.
We are seeking to appoint Emergency Care
Practitioners witihin the Urgent Care Centre and See & Treat Service at
University Hopital of North Durham. The UTC is an out of hours provision
presently and therefore rotation into the See & Treat service within ED is
required. This provides an opportunity to become expert within both fields,
supported by the UTC staff as well as ED.
We are looking to appoint at band 7 level, however where potential
appointees do not hit the essential criteria an annexe will be applied until
the essential criteria is met. If you are successful we will provide training
and a dynamic approch to health care. If you are motivated, enthusiastic and
wish to be part of a great team we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
To support
in implementing systems and processes that will ensure high quality service in
Urgent Care & See & Treat.
To provide
telephone and face to face consultations including home visits for patients
with unscheduled and emergency care needs over a 24 hour seven day a week
period.
To work
autonomously at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the scope
of professional practice.
To assess,
diagnose and manage patients from the first point of contact through to
discharge or referral, often analysing highly complex facts and situations.
To
prescribe the required treatment within the Health Professionals scope of
Professional Practice (non-medical extended and supplementary prescribing or
Patient Group Directives).
To ensure
appropriate, timely and seamless referral to other health and social care
agencies through highly developed communication and negotiation strategies.
To support
the Clinical Service Manager in developing and promoting a high quality service based on best practice and
underpinned with a sound theoretical knowledge.
The
post holder will have dexterity and accuracy required i.e.. limb manipulations,
intravenous injection
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
The UTC is an out of
hours provision presently and therefore rotation into the See & Treat
service within ED is required. This provides an opportunity to become expert
within both fields, supported by the UTC staff as well as ED. We are looking to appoint at band 7 level,
however where potential appointees do not hit the essential criteria an annexe
will be applied until the essential criteria is met. If you are successful we
will provide training and a dynamic approach to health care. If you are
motivated, enthusiastic and wish to be part of a great team we would welcome
your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The UTC is an out of
hours provision presently and therefore rotation into the See & Treat
service within ED is required. This provides an opportunity to become expert
within both fields, supported by the UTC staff as well as ED. We are looking to appoint at band 7 level,
however where potential appointees do not hit the essential criteria an annexe
will be applied until the essential criteria is met. If you are successful we
will provide training and a dynamic approach to health care. If you are
motivated, enthusiastic and wish to be part of a great team we would welcome
your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Bachelor Degree (Level 6).
- Completed Masters Qualification in Clinical Skills (Level 7) and Urgent Care Competencies completed.
- Experience at Band 6 level Registered Nurse / Practitioner
- Clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Hold current ILS and PILS certification.
- Paediatric Clinical Skills (Level 7) and competencies signed off.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Minor Injury training and competencies signed off.
- Teaching qualification.
- Leadership qualification.
Desirable
- Completed Core Essential Training for internal applicants.
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Work closely with the General Manager / Matron and multidisciplinary team will be responsibility for the monitoring and auditing of standards of care within the defined area.
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgment regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Child and adult protection knowledge.
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively highly complex and sensitive matters (verbal and written communication) with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust.
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
- Commitment to life-long learning and professional development.
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with NMC Registration
- Or
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 6 level
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate specialist
- expertise and knowledge
- underpinned by theory, acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Bachelor Degree (Level 6).
- Completed Masters Qualification in Clinical Skills (Level 7) and Urgent Care Competencies completed.
- Experience at Band 6 level Registered Nurse / Practitioner
- Clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Hold current ILS and PILS certification.
- Paediatric Clinical Skills (Level 7) and competencies signed off.
- Non-medical prescribing qualification.
- Minor Injury training and competencies signed off.
- Teaching qualification.
- Leadership qualification.
Desirable
- Completed Core Essential Training for internal applicants.
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Work closely with the General Manager / Matron and multidisciplinary team will be responsibility for the monitoring and auditing of standards of care within the defined area.
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgment regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Child and adult protection knowledge.
- Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to work cohesively within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively highly complex and sensitive matters (verbal and written communication) with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses, other staff and agencies.
- Ability to adhere to regulations as well as work flexibly to meet the needs of the Trust.
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An inquiring and critical approach to work
- Commitment to life-long learning and professional development.
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse with NMC Registration
- Or
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience at band 6 level
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate specialist
- expertise and knowledge
- underpinned by theory, acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation.
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).
