Job summary
We have
an exciting opportunity for band 5 staff nurses to join our brand new Hospital
at Home service. This is a thrilling chance for a highly motivated staff nurse
to join an expanding team and develop autonomous practitioner skills whist
caring for our frail patients within the community. The service will be based
out of the acute hospital site and will work closely with our Acute Frailty
Teams to identified patients suitable to be cared for in their own homes. The
service will provide 7 days cover and a full UK driving licence is required
with access to a car, business mileages are paid.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to
patients in there own home. They will organise and plan care, depending upon
the patients needs ensuring all care needs are met. They will be accountable
for their care and supported by colleagues.
The care given will be in a patients own homes and will require those
involved to travel within a geographical area.
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
MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assess patients needs
and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- To organise the delivery
of nursing care, deploying staff effectively.
- To be aware of, and
communicate to team members, changes to patient information and treatment
plans, both verbally and in writing.
- To adhere to NMC
standards of record keeping.
- To assist and support in
Home setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care.
- To participate in nursing
audit and service improvement activities eg Essence of Care
- To be aware of resource
constraints and the importance of working within budget.
- To provide advice and act
as role model to other members of the team.
- To be proactive in
managing risk and maintaining patient safety.
- To supervise the work of
nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have been delegated
appropriately.
- To contribute to the
day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to
provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address bed management
issues.- To participate in education and training of junior staff.
- To involve
patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care.
- To participate in
clinical supervision.
- To assist in resolving
conflict and defusing situations where appropriate.
-
To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assess patients needs
and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- To organise the delivery
of nursing care, deploying staff effectively.
- To be aware of, and
communicate to team members, changes to patient information and treatment
plans, both verbally and in writing.
- To adhere to NMC
standards of record keeping.
- To assist and support in
Home setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care.
- To participate in nursing
audit and service improvement activities eg Essence of Care
- To be aware of resource
constraints and the importance of working within budget.
- To provide advice and act
as role model to other members of the team.
- To be proactive in
managing risk and maintaining patient safety.
- To supervise the work of
nursing support staff, ensuring tasks undertaken have been delegated
appropriately.
- To contribute to the
day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to
provide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address bed management
issues.- To participate in education and training of junior staff.
- To involve
patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care.
- To participate in
clinical supervision.
- To assist in resolving
conflict and defusing situations where appropriate.
-
To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Care of the Elderly modules / training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of acute nursing
- Literate and articulate
- Managerial skills
- Leadership skills
- Good communication Skills
- Evidence of undertaking and developing audits to inform practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant nursing and health care policies
- Previous stroke ward/ nursing experience
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge of professional developments
Desirable
- H@H experience
- Community care experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do.
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
- Full UKDriving license
- willingness to use own car
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching qualification.
- Care of the Elderly modules / training
Experience
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of acute nursing
- Literate and articulate
- Managerial skills
- Leadership skills
- Good communication Skills
- Evidence of undertaking and developing audits to inform practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant nursing and health care policies
- Previous stroke ward/ nursing experience
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Current knowledge of professional developments
Desirable
- H@H experience
- Community care experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do.
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues
- Full UKDriving license
- willingness to use own car
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).
