Job summary
We
are currently seeking Registered Nurses to join our Community Nursing teams across
the County Durham and Darlington localities. The teams provide a service
between the hours of 8am and 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 hold a
first level nursing registration with the NMC, 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
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
The
successful candidate will provide a variety of nursing care to patients;
including wound care, administration of medication, palliative care, management
of bowel and catheter care. The role involves assessment of patient care needs,
care planning, delivery of care and review. The successful 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
successful candidate will provide a variety of nursing care to patients;
including wound care, administration of medication, palliative care, management
of bowel and catheter care. The role involves assessment of patient care needs,
care planning, delivery of care and review. The successful 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
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing development
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing development
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
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).
