Job summary
We are looking to expand our team and have an exciting
opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated, innovative and forward-thinking
Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP) to
provide clinical expertise in the assessment, development,planning,
implementation and monitoring of patient care with the community hosptials
across County Durham
The post holder will require specialist knowledge to
demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision making and expert patient care
including diagnostic skills
Be a lead specialist in a defined area of nursing care.
Provides education and training to other staff, students
and/or patients/clients Undertakes research and leads clinical audits in own
specialist area
Main duties of the job
Working
alongside the Medical Practitioners and the Advanced Clinical Practitioner The post
holder would be required to use clinical knowledge and experience combined with
sound clinical reasoning to interpret information obtained from either patient,
relative/carers or referring source in order to make clinical decision, provide
differential diagnosis and create records to support during consultation
period. Then in collaboration with senior decision maker agree most appropriate
outcome for the patient and expedite.
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
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
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.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will be a clinical role model and have the willingness to develop the team as
well as your own professional growth. You will be strong, motivated and
enthusiastic, with excellent leadership skills and the ability to problem solve
effectively. The successful post holder should be an excellent communicator
with all stakeholders and a must for this role is positivity and the ability to
be proactive .
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will be a clinical role model and have the willingness to develop the team as
well as your own professional growth. You will be strong, motivated and
enthusiastic, with excellent leadership skills and the ability to problem solve
effectively. The successful post holder should be an excellent communicator
with all stakeholders and a must for this role is positivity and the ability to
be proactive .
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, clinical skills and experience in older persons management
Desirable
- Frailty/older persons care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional development Educated to Degree level or working towards. Teaching and mentoring qualification. Clinical skills course. Non-medical prescribing or a willingness to undertake
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working at Nurse Advanced Level or demonstrates ability to progress to this level . Has acquired the experience and training to support the above requirements. Excellent Communication skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge, clinical skills and experience in older persons management
Desirable
- Frailty/older persons care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional development Educated to Degree level or working towards. Teaching and mentoring qualification. Clinical skills course. Non-medical prescribing or a willingness to undertake
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working at Nurse Advanced Level or demonstrates ability to progress to this level . Has acquired the experience and training to support the above requirements. Excellent Communication skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
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
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
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
