About this role
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.
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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.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration Essential
NMC REGISTRATION
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
Clinical skills
Special 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
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
Special Requirements Essential
Rotational shift patterns
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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)