Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5
nurse to join our friendly, forward thinking team within Cardiology on ACU/Ward
44 at Darlington Memorial Hospital. You will need to be highly motivated,
skilled and enthusiastic with a passion to drive forward high quality of care
encompassing patient safety. Experience in Cardiology would be benefical
however you will be able to develop this knowledge by training provided
inhouse.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will be delivering high standards
of patient care, communicate effectively within the team and MDT, patients and their families. Work within
the spirit of the NMC and be familiar with all CDDFT policy and procedures.
Assess patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate
programmes of care.
-To organise the delivery of nursing care.
-To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient
safety.
-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 in setting, monitoring and
maintaining standards of care.
-To participate in nursing audit and service improvement
activities e.g. ward assurance, IPC
-To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of
working within the budget.
-To provide advice and act as role model to other members of
the team.
-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 seamless patient
centered care
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 been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS 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
-Attend mandatory training
-Maintain competence in clinical skills relevant to patient
group
-Attend ward meetings on a regular basis
-Keep up to date with policy issues related to nursing
-Provide feedback to other staff following study leave
-Participate in annual appraisal and maintain an up to date
personal development plan
-Provide mentorship and preceptorship to student nurses and
newly qualified nurses
-Support the development of others eg support staff and
junior medical staff
-Assist with appraisal of junior staff if required
-Working days, nights and weekends
Job description
Job responsibilities
-Attend mandatory training
-Maintain competence in clinical skills relevant to patient
group
-Attend ward meetings on a regular basis
-Keep up to date with policy issues related to nursing
-Provide feedback to other staff following study leave
-Participate in annual appraisal and maintain an up to date
personal development plan
-Provide mentorship and preceptorship to student nurses and
newly qualified nurses
-Support the development of others eg support staff and
junior medical staff
-Assist with appraisal of junior staff if required
-Working days, nights and weekends
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance policies and procedures.
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Qualifications
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration
- Excellent standards of nursing care.
Desirable
- Teaching / mentoring qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- High level of personal & professional credibility
- Supportive of colleagues
- Organised
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Articulate
- Conscientious
- Assertive
- Innovative approaches to practice
- Ability to work under pressure
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of clinical audit
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance policies and procedures.
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Qualifications
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration
- Excellent standards of nursing care.
Desirable
- Teaching / mentoring qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- High level of personal & professional credibility
- Supportive of colleagues
- Organised
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Articulate
- Conscientious
- Assertive
- Innovative approaches to practice
- Ability to work under pressure
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)
