About this role
Job summary
ITU is a 12 bedded combined High Dependency and Intensive Care unit that cares for patients who are critically ill; providing all aspects of nursing care and multidisciplinary rehabilitation after critical illness.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team. This is a challenging yet rewarding area of nursing, where the post holder will be responsible for the planning, delivery and implementation of specialised care to critically ill patients. The post holder will need to be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and display personal resilience and high levels of emotional intelligence. It is expected that the post holder will work through a package of critical care competencies, contributing to continuous professional development in this specialised area, and will be supported to achieve their aspirations, alongside our team focused career pathway.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to a good working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care.
Ensure that care is patient focused, and that patient dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate guidelines.
Participate in setting standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team.
Provide support to the Matron, Senior Sister, and wider multidisciplinary team.
Ensure that all clinical and legal nursing documentation are completed accurately, legibly and confidentiality is maintained in accordance with trust policy and NMC guidelines.
Follows protocols / guidelines to give and adjust specialist non-prescribed treatment in accordance with consultant agreed unit policies and protocols.
Participate in the safe storage and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
Actively supports audit and standard setting within the critical care area.
Follow Trust policies and procedures relating to Critical care eg LocSSips
About us
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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 assess patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, appropriate for the critically ill patient.
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 Sister/Charge Nurse in setting, monitoring, and maintaining standards of care.
To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities
To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget
To provide advice and act as 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 education and training of junior staff.
To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care
To participate in clinical supervision
To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations where appropriate.
To always promote a positive and professional image of nursing.
Participate in relevant research & co-operate with relevant studies specific to Critical Care.
Contribute to accurate patient data collection processes relevant to Critical care
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN with current UK NMC registration
Desirable
Critical care competencies Willingness to work towards Critical Care competencies
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Excellent Communication Skills Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance issues Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing Evidence of Continuing Professional development
Desirable
Experience in intensive care environment and management of the critically ill Understanding of the critical care environment and equipment used within critical care
Special Requriements Essential
High level of Emotional Intelligence Supportive of colleagues Personal Resilience Motivated Reliable Flexible Ability to work under pressure Innovative approaches to practice
Statutory Registration Essential
Current UK NMC registration
Experience Essential
Experience in adult nursing care
Desirable
Intensive care experience or transferable skills
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.
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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)