Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 7 Nurse
Practitioner to join our Medical Same Day Emergency Care team. SDEC is a
department whereby patients with some medical concerns can be assessed,
diagnosed and discharged safely in the same day. We require a committed and Advanced
Nurse Practitoner to support this service. The service is fast paced,
delivering high quality care to adult medical patients who have presented to
the hospital as an emergency or following GP review.
Your role will be to work alongside the medical team,
assessing, and implementing treatments from admission to discharge. You will be
expected to deal with staff, patients and relatives on a daily basis and the
successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skill
both written and verbal and demonstrate excellent stakeholder relationships for
example ED. You will possess good
organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of service
alongside the clinical lead and the senior nursing staff. If you are dynamic and clinically
accomplished in the skills needed in SDEC we would like to hear from you in
order that we can dvelop the service for the future.
Main duties of the job
To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
To
demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical
observations.
To
recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition and
report changes to a registered
nurse.
To assess
patients level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give
appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and
comfort).
To assist
patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.
To
accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts,
reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
To carry
out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (eg
phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings,cannulation).
To assist
clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of
care.
To assist
in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is
packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.
To ensure
treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.
To
participate in clinical supervision.
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
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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
To
perform autonomous diagnostic and prognostic investigations for patients
attending the Unit.
To make
autonomous decisions regarding admitting and discharging patients within own
scope of expertise.
To
Coordinate within the unit, taking referrals and lead the staff on duty
ensuring patient safety.
They will
work independently, with a high degree of autonomy and take part in clinical
supervision.
They will
be able to manage their own caseload in response to unpredictable patterns of
work. They will accept referrals from other healthcare professionals and work
unsupervised
To work
closely with Medical, Nursing and Allied Health professionals within the
organization to facilitate prompt, safe, evidenced based patient care.
To triage
patients, prioritizing clinical need and highlighting those patients who
require immediate medical intervention or urgent review by a clinical
specialist, such as cardiology.
To
support and mentor Band 6 Nurse Practitioners, and all less senior members of
the nursing and clinical team, including providing advice and guidance on a
wide range of issues.
To make
best use of all available resources.
To
actively participate in audits and research relevant to area of clinical
practice
Involvement
in teaching at both a departmental and organizational level.
Work with
medical and nursing colleagues to provide a good standard of holistic care for
patients
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.
Development
of clinical staff within the department, contributing towards the ongoing
education and development needs of the unit.
Support
the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of Urgent and
Emergency Care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
perform autonomous diagnostic and prognostic investigations for patients
attending the Unit.
To make
autonomous decisions regarding admitting and discharging patients within own
scope of expertise.
To
Coordinate within the unit, taking referrals and lead the staff on duty
ensuring patient safety.
They will
work independently, with a high degree of autonomy and take part in clinical
supervision.
They will
be able to manage their own caseload in response to unpredictable patterns of
work. They will accept referrals from other healthcare professionals and work
unsupervised
To work
closely with Medical, Nursing and Allied Health professionals within the
organization to facilitate prompt, safe, evidenced based patient care.
To triage
patients, prioritizing clinical need and highlighting those patients who
require immediate medical intervention or urgent review by a clinical
specialist, such as cardiology.
To
support and mentor Band 6 Nurse Practitioners, and all less senior members of
the nursing and clinical team, including providing advice and guidance on a
wide range of issues.
To make
best use of all available resources.
To
actively participate in audits and research relevant to area of clinical
practice
Involvement
in teaching at both a departmental and organizational level.
Work with
medical and nursing colleagues to provide a good standard of holistic care for
patients
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.
Development
of clinical staff within the department, contributing towards the ongoing
education and development needs of the unit.
Support
the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of Urgent and
Emergency Care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as ward/department manager
- Experience of leading clinical audit or research
- Experience as a clinical teacher or educator Experience as ward/department manager
- Experience of leading clinical audit or research
- Experience as a clinical teacher or educator
Desirable
- Experience as ward/department manager
- Experience of leading clinical audit or research
- Experience as a clinical teacher or educator
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Effective communication and customer care skills
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in nursing or equivalent experience
- Non-medical Prescriber
- Recognised Clinical skills certificate
- Recent Knowledge and experience of Acute Medical Care
- Knowledge of IT systems
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Masters in nursing or willingness to work towards
- Completion of a recognized leadership qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically up to date with nursing skills. Venepuncture, Cannulation, Urinary catheterisation and ECG recording
- Intermediate Life Support
Desirable
- Ability to undertake Venepuncture
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as ward/department manager
- Experience of leading clinical audit or research
- Experience as a clinical teacher or educator Experience as ward/department manager
- Experience of leading clinical audit or research
- Experience as a clinical teacher or educator
Desirable
- Experience as ward/department manager
- Experience of leading clinical audit or research
- Experience as a clinical teacher or educator
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Effective communication and customer care skills
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in nursing or equivalent experience
- Non-medical Prescriber
- Recognised Clinical skills certificate
- Recent Knowledge and experience of Acute Medical Care
- Knowledge of IT systems
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Masters in nursing or willingness to work towards
- Completion of a recognized leadership qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinically up to date with nursing skills. Venepuncture, Cannulation, Urinary catheterisation and ECG recording
- Intermediate Life Support
Desirable
- Ability to undertake Venepuncture
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
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).
