Job summary
We are currently looking for motivated and
enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Community / District Nursing
Overnight Team. The role involves providing professional and holistic nursing
care to patients in their own homes or care setting. Across a countywide
setting
Main duties of the job
The role
involves providing holistic nursing care to patients in their own homes and
other enviroments such as 24 hr residential care. A wide range of nursing
skills are required for the role, including but not limited to: venepunture,
central line care, wound care, medication administration and care for patients
at end of life. Training and support can be given to gain and further develop
skills
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
This job
requires you to work overnight for the district nursing service. You will provide holistic care for patients
in their own homes and other community settings, such as residential care
homes. You will work in pairs during the
overnight period and are part of a Urgent Crisis Responce Service where you
will receive phonecalls via the Single Point of Access with visits you will
attend. The calls will be variable in
nature and the calls received will range from patients, familes and carers to
111 and NEAS
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job
requires you to work overnight for the district nursing service. You will provide holistic care for patients
in their own homes and other community settings, such as residential care
homes. You will work in pairs during the
overnight period and are part of a Urgent Crisis Responce Service where you
will receive phonecalls via the Single Point of Access with visits you will
attend. The calls will be variable in
nature and the calls received will range from patients, familes and carers to
111 and NEAS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams Experience of working with adults.Recent and relevant band 2 assistant experience .
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level nurse registered with the NMC
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams Experience of working with adults.Recent and relevant band 2 assistant experience .
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level nurse registered with the NMC
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
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
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
