Job summary
INTERNAL
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This advert is
only open to applicants who are currently employed by County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
County
Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust is looking to appoint Acute Care
Practitioner in the Emergency Department at Darlington Memorial Hospital.
This innovative role
provides an excellent career development opportunity for Nurse Practitioners
with appropriate skills and qualifications to assess and manage the
Major-type patients in Emergency Medicine.
The appointments will
provide good staff wellbeing, will have dedicated study leave, 3 hours a week
self-direct study time to develop own skills and training and working with a
named educational supervisor.
The post holder will work
under the direction of a supervising Consultant and mentor, working
collaboratively with other members of the clinical team within the Trusts
policies and clinical guidelines. Successful appointees will perform delegated
duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge, working within both
adult and paediatric emergency areas.
The
post will have a nominal base at Darlington Memorial Hospital, Emergency
Department.
Main duties of the job
The
postholder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, management and
discharge / referral of patients with a wide range of undiagnosed problems
within clinical guidelines.
Able to treat
undifferentiated patients (including paediatric patients) attending the ED,
providing high quality care.
Recognise minor illness /
minor injuries pathologies and manage accordingly, referring for relevant
follow up as appropriate.
Work as an independent ACP
assessing patients using specific protocols for pathways including but not
exclusively: wheezy child, croup, head,
neck and chest injuries, TIA's, seizure patients
Able to request and
interpret relevant investigations to support diagnosis and care planning.
Perform diagnostic /
therapeutic procedures including but not exclusively: Fascia lliac blocks, haematoma blocks, fracture and dislocation
reductions, ABG's and interpretation, ECG interpretation.
Ensuring continuity of care
during a span of duty.
Perform triage duties for
Ambulance handover when required and take responsibility for triggering time to
treatment.
Work
within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective team working in the
provision of care to ED patients.
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
As
a senior member of the team support junior staff in addressing health education
and promotional needs.
Identify and safeguarding
concerns and act on them.
Ensure the safe admission
of drugs in accordance with Trust policy administering medications within
Patient Group Directions (PGD's).
Ensure accurate and legible
records are kept in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidelines.
Ensure rights, dignity and
confidentiality of the patient is protected at all times.
Act as patient advocate in
all matters relating to his/her care, treatment and welfare.
Contribute to the
development of audit systems and data analysis/management within the
department, ensuring changes in best practice are embedded in the ED.
Develop clinical
protocols/guidelines and standards to facilitate practice developments.
Keep up to date with and
lead the application of relevant research findings to practice.
Work within and maintain
practice according to NMC Code of Conduct, Trust policies and procedures.
Participate in Trust and
service governance and audit projects, leading in their own area of expertise.
Keep up to date with
departmental/E learning and to maintain personal portfolio of Royal College of
Emergency Medicine.
Communication and working
relationships associated with the role:
Facilitate and co-ordinate
communication with patients, relatives and other members of staff.
Be responsible for
effective communication with patients, relatives and other members of staff.
Attend
department/directorate meetings as appropriate.
Be proficient in all
communication modalities within the department.
Be proficient in the use of
and data extraction.
Attend on behalf of the
department/directorate meetings with key stakeholders as required.
Ensure effective customer
relations.
Establish
and maintain communication with individuals, outside agencies and groups about difficult or complex matters
overcoming any problems in communication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As
a senior member of the team support junior staff in addressing health education
and promotional needs.
Identify and safeguarding
concerns and act on them.
Ensure the safe admission
of drugs in accordance with Trust policy administering medications within
Patient Group Directions (PGD's).
Ensure accurate and legible
records are kept in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidelines.
Ensure rights, dignity and
confidentiality of the patient is protected at all times.
Act as patient advocate in
all matters relating to his/her care, treatment and welfare.
Contribute to the
development of audit systems and data analysis/management within the
department, ensuring changes in best practice are embedded in the ED.
Develop clinical
protocols/guidelines and standards to facilitate practice developments.
Keep up to date with and
lead the application of relevant research findings to practice.
Work within and maintain
practice according to NMC Code of Conduct, Trust policies and procedures.
Participate in Trust and
service governance and audit projects, leading in their own area of expertise.
Keep up to date with
departmental/E learning and to maintain personal portfolio of Royal College of
Emergency Medicine.
Communication and working
relationships associated with the role:
Facilitate and co-ordinate
communication with patients, relatives and other members of staff.
Be responsible for
effective communication with patients, relatives and other members of staff.
Attend
department/directorate meetings as appropriate.
Be proficient in all
communication modalities within the department.
Be proficient in the use of
and data extraction.
Attend on behalf of the
department/directorate meetings with key stakeholders as required.
Ensure effective customer
relations.
Establish
and maintain communication with individuals, outside agencies and groups about difficult or complex matters
overcoming any problems in communication.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN or HCPC Registration
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience to the level of a Band 6.
Desirable
- Completed Core Essential Training for internal applicants
Special Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience to the level of a Band 6.
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Bachelor Degree (Level 6).
- Completed Masters Qualification in Clinical Skills or working towards this qualification (Level 7).
- Prepared to work towards competency portfolio for RCEM credentialisation in the first six months of commencing the role.
- Hold current ILS and PILS certification.
- Have non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards within the first 18 months of employment.
- Willing to work towards TILS within first two and half years of employment.
- Willing to work towards Paediatric Clinical Skills (Level 7) and commencement of competencies within two and a half years of employment.
Desirable
- Completed Core Essential Training for internal applicants
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN or HCPC Registration
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience to the level of a Band 6.
Desirable
- Completed Core Essential Training for internal applicants
Special Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving license
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience to the level of a Band 6.
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Bachelor Degree (Level 6).
- Completed Masters Qualification in Clinical Skills or working towards this qualification (Level 7).
- Prepared to work towards competency portfolio for RCEM credentialisation in the first six months of commencing the role.
- Hold current ILS and PILS certification.
- Have non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards within the first 18 months of employment.
- Willing to work towards TILS within first two and half years of employment.
- Willing to work towards Paediatric Clinical Skills (Level 7) and commencement of competencies within two and a half years of employment.
Desirable
- Completed Core Essential Training for internal applicants
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)
