Job summary
We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse
Associate to join our Darlington Community Nursing Team. The successful
applicant will work across the Darlington Locality. 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
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
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
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 alone 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
Experience
Essential
- A basic understanding of delivering care in a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of clinical supervision
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites and patients preferred place of care to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
- NMC Nurse Associate Registration
Person Specification
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 alone 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
Experience
Essential
- A basic understanding of delivering care in a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of clinical supervision
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites and patients preferred place of care to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
- NMC Nurse Associate Registration
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).
