Job summary
The Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Unit at
Darlington Memorial Hospital is looking for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to
join their forward thinking acute team.
This is an exciting time to join the medical SDEC, team at
Darlington Memorial Hospital as we continue to improve the process and
experience for patients who are admitted into Hospital for emergency care. If
you like a challenge, are able to work at a very fast pace and enjoy working
collaboratively then working as part of our SDEC team may be the job for you.
It would place you as a member of a committed, caring and compassionate team,
who are supportive and knowledgeable about their specialty.
The successful candidate will have experience in
an acute hospital setting and be able to demonstrate a knowledge of caring for
patients with a wide range of medical conditions, including their nursing and
medical management. They will possess good organisational skills and be able to
contribute to the development of flexible working arrangements within the team.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with our experienced and professional
team to assess, examine, diagnose, treat and discharge emergency medical
patients. Performing diagnostic and prognostic investigations following
clinical pathways, for example, DVT, PE, etc.
They will manage unpredictable patterns of work, accepting
referrals from health care professionals, triageing and prioritising patient
care according to clinical need and departmental workload.
They will work closely with Medical and Nursing
professionals Allied to Medicine teams in the trust to facilitate the prompt
evidence based treatment of patients.
Patients requiring urgent or emergency treatment will be
escalated appropriately to members of the clinical team or to other
specialities.
Clinical assessment, investigation, management, treatment
and follow on will be clearly documented and communicated with patients and
with other health care professionals to ensure patients receive streamlined and
evidence medical and nursing care.
They will act as clinical supervisor and role
model to other members of the medical SDEC nursing team Advice and guidance
will be provided to other health care professessionals
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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, 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
Perform diagnostic and prognostic investigations following
clinical pathways, for example, DVT, PE, etc.
Manage unpredictable patterns of work, accepting referrals
from health care professionals
Work closely with Medical and Nursing professionals Allied
to Medicine teams in the trust to facilitate the prompt evidence based treatment of patients
Triage patients prioritizing clinical need and highlighting
patients who require immediate medical intervention to the medical team
Act as a resource for all members of the multi-disciplinary
team, providing advice regarding aspects of managing ambulatory sensitive
conditions
Work with medical and nursing colleagues to provide a good
standard of holistic care for patients.
To coordinate within the unit, taking referals and lead the
staff on duty ensuring patient safety.
Work with Ward Coordinators and Patient Flow to provide
emergency admissions access to the
service
Assist the team to develop innovative and flexible
approaches to care.
Ensure accurate and legible nursing records are kept in
accordance with trust policy and NMC
Assisting in developing clinical protocols/guidelines and
standards to facilitate practice developments.
To assist the Advanced Nurse Practioner to facilitate the
development of the clinical skills of the nursing and medical team,
contributing towards the ongoing education and development needs of the unit.
Support the development of an integrated approach to the
delivery of Acute Medicine and Emergency Care.
Deliver & promote best evidence based
practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform diagnostic and prognostic investigations following
clinical pathways, for example, DVT, PE, etc.
Manage unpredictable patterns of work, accepting referrals
from health care professionals
Work closely with Medical and Nursing professionals Allied
to Medicine teams in the trust to facilitate the prompt evidence based treatment of patients
Triage patients prioritizing clinical need and highlighting
patients who require immediate medical intervention to the medical team
Act as a resource for all members of the multi-disciplinary
team, providing advice regarding aspects of managing ambulatory sensitive
conditions
Work with medical and nursing colleagues to provide a good
standard of holistic care for patients.
To coordinate within the unit, taking referals and lead the
staff on duty ensuring patient safety.
Work with Ward Coordinators and Patient Flow to provide
emergency admissions access to the
service
Assist the team to develop innovative and flexible
approaches to care.
Ensure accurate and legible nursing records are kept in
accordance with trust policy and NMC
Assisting in developing clinical protocols/guidelines and
standards to facilitate practice developments.
To assist the Advanced Nurse Practioner to facilitate the
development of the clinical skills of the nursing and medical team,
contributing towards the ongoing education and development needs of the unit.
Support the development of an integrated approach to the
delivery of Acute Medicine and Emergency Care.
Deliver & promote best evidence based
practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing degree or equivalent experience
- Recognised level 6 Clinical skills qualification
- Recent Knowledge and experience of Acute Medical Care
- Knowledge of IT systems
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Current non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Recognised level 7 Clinical skills qualification
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in an acute medical setting
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating/leading a team
- Experience of triaging acutely unwell patients
- Experience if working in a medical ambulatory emergency care setting
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered nurse with valid NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically up to date with nursing skills. Evidenced competency in venepuncture, Cannulation, Urinary catheterisation and ECG recording
- Intermediate Life Support certification
Desirable
- Advanced life support certification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Effective communication and customer care skills
- Reliable
- Enthusitic
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing degree or equivalent experience
- Recognised level 6 Clinical skills qualification
- Recent Knowledge and experience of Acute Medical Care
- Knowledge of IT systems
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Current non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Recognised level 7 Clinical skills qualification
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 experience working as a Nurse Practitioner in an acute medical setting
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating/leading a team
- Experience of triaging acutely unwell patients
- Experience if working in a medical ambulatory emergency care setting
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered nurse with valid NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically up to date with nursing skills. Evidenced competency in venepuncture, Cannulation, Urinary catheterisation and ECG recording
- Intermediate Life Support certification
Desirable
- Advanced life support certification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Effective communication and customer care skills
- Reliable
- Enthusitic
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure
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
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
