Job summary
We
are currently looking for motivated and enthusiastic nurse 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 during the hours of 9pm until 8am the following day. The post holder
will be an experienced and confident clinician with a good understanding of
overnight working in the community setting. You will work alongside a
well-established dedicated overnight community nursing service visiting
patients throughout County Durham and Darlington. You should also have a good
understanding of Urgent Community Response and enjoy a role that is dynamic and
unpredictable.
Main duties of the job
This
role involves providing holistic nursing care to patients in their own homes
and other environments such as 24 hr care settings. A wide range of nursing
skills are required for the role, including, but not limited to, venepuncture,
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 existing
skills. You will work across areas within County Durham and Darlington,
visiting patients, via referrals sent to you from our Single Point of Access
team. You should be a confident individual who is able to prioritise workloads
and communicate concerns or issues with the wider out of hours services such as
Urgent 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role will require 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 the Urgent Crisis Response Service (UCR) where
you will receive unplanned requests to attend to a patients needs via our
Single Point of Access Team. The role will require sensible co-ordination and
planning to ensure visits are undertaken in a timely manner and in line with
UCR requirements. The calls will be variable in nature and will be received from
a wide range of sources such as patients, families, carers, GPs, 111 and NEAS
Ambulance Crews. You should have a knowledge of SystmOne and be able to
navigate and understand individual care plans. Training and guidance will be
provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role will require 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 the Urgent Crisis Response Service (UCR) where
you will receive unplanned requests to attend to a patients needs via our
Single Point of Access Team. The role will require sensible co-ordination and
planning to ensure visits are undertaken in a timely manner and in line with
UCR requirements. The calls will be variable in nature and will be received from
a wide range of sources such as patients, families, carers, GPs, 111 and NEAS
Ambulance Crews. You should have a knowledge of SystmOne and be able to
navigate and understand individual care plans. Training and guidance will be
provided.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing development
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing 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
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Stockton-on-Tees
TS21 3EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
