Job summary
We are currently looking for motivated and enthusiastic
Registered Nurses to join our Community / District Nursing teams. The role
involves providing a high standard of holistic nursing care to patients in
their own homes or care setting. The shift pattern covers 8am until 9pm ( no
night duty). The teams are able to offer a range of shifts ( 7.5, 9.5 and
12hr).
We have various posts across the teams within County Durham
and Darlington at the moment, with full time and some part time positions
available.
localities covered are:
Durham and Chester le Street ( Durham/ Chester le Street)
Derwentside ( Consett/ Stanley)
Sedgefield (
Spennymoor)
Durham Dales ( Bishop)
Darlington (1 base covering Darlington Community Services )
Main duties of the job
The
role involves providing holistic nursing care to patients in their own homes or
care setting such as 24 hr residential care. A wide range of nursing skills are
required for the role, including but not limited to: venepunture, 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 skills.
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
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. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
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
Providing
high quality nursing care to patients, mainly those who are housebound, to
allow them to be safely cared for in their chosen environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing
high quality nursing care to patients, mainly those who are housebound, to
allow them to be safely cared for in their chosen environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level nurse registered with the NMC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing development
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Caseload management skill
- Time management skills
- Leadership skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability for independent travel to fulfil requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development at degree level
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level nurse registered with the NMC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing development
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Caseload management skill
- Time management skills
- Leadership skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability for independent travel to fulfil 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
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
Chester le Street Community Services
129 Front Street
Chester le Street
DH3 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
