Job summary
We
are currently seeking a Registered Nurse Associate to join our Derwentside West
Community Nursing Team. The successful applicant will work across the Derwentside
Area and surrounding villages from an office base in Shotley Bridge Hospital. The
team cover 8am until 9pm 7 days a week on a duty roster. The role involves
providing holistic nursing care to adult patients in their own home or
residential care setting. Successful applicants will be required to be
registered with the NMC as a Nurse Associate. Additional training specific to
the role can be provided
Main duties of the job
The
Community nursing team provide both planned and reactive care including Urgent
Community Response. This role involves lone working.
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
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
sucessful candidate will provide care to patients in their own homes; including
wound care, administration of medication, palliative care, management of bowel
and catheter care. The role involves assessment of patient care needs under the
supervison of qualified staff, involvement in care planning, delivery of care
and review. The sucessful candidate will be required to work independently as
part of the wider Nursing team reporting back to senior staff on duty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
sucessful candidate will provide care to patients in their own homes; including
wound care, administration of medication, palliative care, management of bowel
and catheter care. The role involves assessment of patient care needs under the
supervison of qualified staff, involvement in care planning, delivery of care
and review. The sucessful candidate will be required to work independently as
part of the wider Nursing team reporting back to senior staff on duty.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability for independent travel to fulfil requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Nurse Associate Registration
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Team Working
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Good Organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately
- Ability to act alon in an emergency situation
- Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demand
- Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC and accountability
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/research
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability for independent travel to fulfil requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Nurse Associate Registration
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Team Working
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Good Organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately
- Ability to act alon in an emergency situation
- Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demand
- Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC and accountability
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/research
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).
