Job summary
Are
you looking to join the Paediatric Team within the Emergency Department at
Darlington Memorial Hospital?
Is an exciting opportunity
to be part of an expanding team of dedicated Paediatric nurses what you are
looking for?
The department is a busy
working environment looking after children with acute illness and injuries
A bespoke training package
and ongoing educational development is available.
You
will be part of a team who are dedicated to enhancing and delivering a high
standard of care.
Main duties of the job
Assessment
and care of paediatric patients of all ages attending the Emergency Department.
Planning and delivery of
nursing care that reflects current patient care needs.
Evaluation of care in
collaboration with patient / carers and multidisciplinary team.
Involved in the care of
trauma patients and resuscitation of critically unwell patients.
Accurate documentation of
nursing care delivered.
Be a safe practitioner
aware of own limitations and reporting any areas of concern to a more senior
nurse.
Work effectively as part of
a team.
Awareness of and
co-operating in maintaining Accident and Emergency health care targets in the
best interest of the patient.
Participate in teaching /
training of more junior staff.
Follow policy and procedure
accurately for Safeguarding.
Ongoing
development of skills and knowledge to become a competent Emergency Department
nurse.
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 been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS 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
Carry
out duties in keeping with NMC Code of Conduct and ensure other members of
nursing staff practice within said code.
Sets and monitors standards of quality nursing care over
a 24 hour period by co-coordinating the care given by nurses, medical staff and
social workers, alongside any other professionals directly involved in patient
care on the department.
Supervises the delivery of quality nursing care. Praises
and corrects team members as appropriate, and is involved in personal
development of the workforce using KSF/performance review.
Ensure that resources are appropriately are utilised to
maximum effectiveness against workload and activity of the Accident &
Emergency Department.
Actively contributes to the attainment of national
targets in relation to paediatric emergency care; which include the four hour
standard and ambulance handover standard.
Utilise all of the available resources to ensure patient
flow through the Emergency Department. Where flow is compromised any barriers
to be escalated through the line management structure or command and control
structure as deemed appropriate.
To actively respond to changes in the Trust Opel level.
To carry out the actions in the clinical escalation plan and support the
nursing and medical team in carrying out aforementioned plans.
Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the
staff, patients and visitors under his/her control, as far as is reasonably
practicable and in compliance with statutory duty, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual
Handling of Loads. This responsibility to include provision of systems of work;
place of work and work equipment that are safe and without risk to health.
Reports on levels of nursing care quality to nurse
management.
Ensures that sufficient information is available for
relatives and patients, both written and verbal and provides access to further
information as required.
Promote and maintain a culture of patient & staff
incident reporting in accordance with trust guidelines.
Work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
effective team working in the provision of care to ED patients
Identify and safeguarding concerns
and act on them
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry
out duties in keeping with NMC Code of Conduct and ensure other members of
nursing staff practice within said code.
Sets and monitors standards of quality nursing care over
a 24 hour period by co-coordinating the care given by nurses, medical staff and
social workers, alongside any other professionals directly involved in patient
care on the department.
Supervises the delivery of quality nursing care. Praises
and corrects team members as appropriate, and is involved in personal
development of the workforce using KSF/performance review.
Ensure that resources are appropriately are utilised to
maximum effectiveness against workload and activity of the Accident &
Emergency Department.
Actively contributes to the attainment of national
targets in relation to paediatric emergency care; which include the four hour
standard and ambulance handover standard.
Utilise all of the available resources to ensure patient
flow through the Emergency Department. Where flow is compromised any barriers
to be escalated through the line management structure or command and control
structure as deemed appropriate.
To actively respond to changes in the Trust Opel level.
To carry out the actions in the clinical escalation plan and support the
nursing and medical team in carrying out aforementioned plans.
Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the
staff, patients and visitors under his/her control, as far as is reasonably
practicable and in compliance with statutory duty, e.g., C.O.S.H.H. and Manual
Handling of Loads. This responsibility to include provision of systems of work;
place of work and work equipment that are safe and without risk to health.
Reports on levels of nursing care quality to nurse
management.
Ensures that sufficient information is available for
relatives and patients, both written and verbal and provides access to further
information as required.
Promote and maintain a culture of patient & staff
incident reporting in accordance with trust guidelines.
Work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure
effective team working in the provision of care to ED patients
Identify and safeguarding concerns
and act on them
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department
- Maintain accurate nursing records. Experience as a band 5 staff nurse.
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Effective Communication skills
- Team player / Collaborative working Prioritise workload / organisational skills
- Adjust pace according to workload
- Work under pressure
- Evidence of professional development
- Willingness to expand role
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Emergency Department performance targets
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work Long Days, Nights and weekends.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Diploma or degree
Desirable
- PILS
- EPALS
- Safeguarding Level 3
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department
- Maintain accurate nursing records. Experience as a band 5 staff nurse.
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Effective Communication skills
- Team player / Collaborative working Prioritise workload / organisational skills
- Adjust pace according to workload
- Work under pressure
- Evidence of professional development
- Willingness to expand role
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Emergency Department performance targets
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work Long Days, Nights and weekends.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Diploma or degree
Desirable
- PILS
- EPALS
- Safeguarding Level 3
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)
