Job summary
This is an exciting time to join Acute & Emergency Care
at Darlington Memorial Hospital as we continue to improve the process and
experience for patients who are admitted to Hospital in an emergency. We are
seeking to appoint a Registered General Nurse to join our Acute Medical Unit.
If you like a challenge, and are able to work at a very fast
pace,enjoy working collaboratively then working as part of our Acute Medical
Unit multidisciplinary team may be the job for you. It would place you as a
member of a committed, caring and compassionate team, who are supportive and
knowledgeable about their specialty.
You will work closely with our experienced and friendly
multi disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the medical
emergency patients care, providing first line treatment. This rapid plan of
care enables 40 percent of admissions to be discharged home from the AMU.
To continue in this excellent work we are
looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated nurse to join
our team.
Main duties of the job
To assess patients needs and develop, implement and
evaluate plans of care.
To
organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staff effectively.
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 Manger in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of
care.
To
participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities e.g. Essence of
Care.
To be
aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget.
To
provide advice and act as a role model to other members of the team.
To be
proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient safety.
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 an appropriate level of nursing service and to address
bed management issues.
To
participate in the education and training of junior staff
To
involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care.
To
participate in clinical supervision.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that nursing care is provided which meets or
exceeds the level of patient expectations
To manage the delivery of nursing care, assessing, planning
and implementing care needs.
To work within a team and comply with standards on the ward.
To communicate changes to ward team in patient care and care
delivery both verbally and in writing
To comply with standards of record keeping ensuring
adherence to NMC guidelines
To be able to manage a team of patients.
To be able to prioritise jobs.
To be able to work in a challenging environment.
To ensure compliance with training and ESR.
To actively manage patient care within the ward.
Resolve conflict at ward level, diffuse situations and
challenge poor behaviour when witnessed or reported
Promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all
times
Work effectively within Unit according to
prescribed protocols
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that nursing care is provided which meets or
exceeds the level of patient expectations
To manage the delivery of nursing care, assessing, planning
and implementing care needs.
To work within a team and comply with standards on the ward.
To communicate changes to ward team in patient care and care
delivery both verbally and in writing
To comply with standards of record keeping ensuring
adherence to NMC guidelines
To be able to manage a team of patients.
To be able to prioritise jobs.
To be able to work in a challenging environment.
To ensure compliance with training and ESR.
To actively manage patient care within the ward.
Resolve conflict at ward level, diffuse situations and
challenge poor behaviour when witnessed or reported
Promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all
times
Work effectively within Unit according to
prescribed protocols
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically up to date with Nursing Skills, Venepuncture, cannulation, catherterisation and ECG recording
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good communication
- Reliable and Enthusiastic
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure
- Mange stress
Experience
Essential
- Interests in all aspects of Acute Medical Assessment
Desirable
- Post registration experience in medical nursing assessment skills.
- Mentoring of junior staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have current NMC PIN
Desirable
- Teaching certificate
- Interest in further development.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically up to date with Nursing Skills, Venepuncture, cannulation, catherterisation and ECG recording
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good communication
- Reliable and Enthusiastic
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure
- Mange stress
Experience
Essential
- Interests in all aspects of Acute Medical Assessment
Desirable
- Post registration experience in medical nursing assessment skills.
- Mentoring of junior staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have current NMC PIN
Desirable
- Teaching certificate
- Interest in further development.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
