Job summary
Would
you like to work in an environment where you are highly supported and no 2 days
are the same ?
Would
you like to work in a area where you can utilise your knowledge and skills ?
Would
you like to work in an area where you can enhance and develop your existing
knowledge and skills in order to ensure a gold stanadrd of care is delivered to
our patients attending the Emergency Department
Main duties of the job
You
will be expected to work within all
clinical areas within the Emergency department and show a commitment to
developing yourself and others within the team
.
You will be required to
attend and complete mandatory training online and face to face .
In
addition to this the department offers a comprehensive induction programme and
role specific training
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment of patients of all ages
attending the Emergency Department, SDEC
Planning and delivery of nursing care that reflects
current patient care needs.
Evaluation of care in collaboration with patient /
carers and multidisciplinary team.
Involved in the care of trauma patients and
resuscitation of critically unwell patients.
Accurate documentation of nursing care delivered.
Be a safe practitioner aware of own limitations and
reporting any areas of concern to a more senior nurse.
Work effectively as part of a team.
Awareness of and co-operating in maintaining Accident
and Emergency health care targets in the best interest of the patient.
Participate in teaching / training of more junior staff.
Follow policy and procedure accurately for Safeguarding
both children and adults
Ongoing development of skills and knowledge to become a
competent Emergency Department nurse.
To use electronic systems e.g. EPR safely and as per
departmental policy
To appropriately escalate when care standard is thought
to be below par
To participate in ED specific training e.g.
decontamination training.
To act within the medicines management trust policy
To become competent in working in
all aspects of the department including resuscitation, majors and minors and
triage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment of patients of all ages
attending the Emergency Department, SDEC
Planning and delivery of nursing care that reflects
current patient care needs.
Evaluation of care in collaboration with patient /
carers and multidisciplinary team.
Involved in the care of trauma patients and
resuscitation of critically unwell patients.
Accurate documentation of nursing care delivered.
Be a safe practitioner aware of own limitations and
reporting any areas of concern to a more senior nurse.
Work effectively as part of a team.
Awareness of and co-operating in maintaining Accident
and Emergency health care targets in the best interest of the patient.
Participate in teaching / training of more junior staff.
Follow policy and procedure accurately for Safeguarding
both children and adults
Ongoing development of skills and knowledge to become a
competent Emergency Department nurse.
To use electronic systems e.g. EPR safely and as per
departmental policy
To appropriately escalate when care standard is thought
to be below par
To participate in ED specific training e.g.
decontamination training.
To act within the medicines management trust policy
To become competent in working in
all aspects of the department including resuscitation, majors and minors and
triage.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department
- Significant experience at Band 5 in speciality
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirement
Essential
- Rotational shift patterns
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse level 1 Current NMC registration
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
- Nursing Degree /Diploma
- ED experience
- Clinical skills or willing to work towards
- ENP or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree
- ILS PILS APLS EPLS
- Management experience
- Leadsership course
Specials Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective Communication Skills
- team working
- prioritise workload and show organistaional ability
- Adjust according to workload
- Show evidence of professional development
- Managing a team
Desirable
- Understanding of Emergency Department standards and performance targets
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department
- Significant experience at Band 5 in speciality
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirement
Essential
- Rotational shift patterns
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse level 1 Current NMC registration
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing professional development
- Nursing Degree /Diploma
- ED experience
- Clinical skills or willing to work towards
- ENP or willing to work towards
Desirable
- Diploma or Degree
- ILS PILS APLS EPLS
- Management experience
- Leadsership course
Specials Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective Communication Skills
- team working
- prioritise workload and show organistaional ability
- Adjust according to workload
- Show evidence of professional development
- Managing a team
Desirable
- Understanding of Emergency Department standards and performance targets
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)
