Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for dynamic, highly motivated, innovative and
forward-thinking Advanced Nurse Practitioner(ANP) to provide clinical expertise in the assessment,
development,planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care with the
community hosptials across County Durham . These Hospitals provide
rehabilitation, step down/up care and palliative and end of life services.
Priding ourselves with the multi-discinplinary approach for best patient
outcomes.
The post holder will require specialist knowledge to
demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision making and expert patient care
including diagnostic skills
Be a lead specialist in a defined area of nursing care.
Provides education and training to other staff, students
and/or patients/clients Undertakes research and leads clinical audits in own
specialist area
This post will be based within one of the community hospitals,
however there is a an expectation that the successful candidate will need to
travel between community hospitals within county Durham
Main duties of the job
Working alongside the Medical Practitioners
and the Advanced Clinical Practitioner
The post holder would be required to use clinical knowledge and experience
combined with sound clinical reasoning to interpret information obtained from
either patient, relative/carers or referring source in order to make clinical
decision, provide differential diagnosis and create records to support during
consultation period. Then in collaboration with senior decision maker agree
most appropriate outcome for the patient and expedite. As the ward ANP you will
review and be the prescriber of medications.
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 Band 3 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
You
will be a clinical role model and have the willingness to develop the team as
well as your own professional growth. You will be strong, motivated and
enthusiastic, with excellent leadership skills and the ability to problem solve
effectively. The successful post holder should be an excellent communicator
with all stakeholders and a must for this role is positivity and the ability to
be proactive .The successful candidate should be proficient in completing
EHCP,s and treatment escalation plans. The ANP will be an active part of the
ward Huddle ensuring plans are in place for each patient. You will also be an
integral part of the Medical ward rounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You
will be a clinical role model and have the willingness to develop the team as
well as your own professional growth. You will be strong, motivated and
enthusiastic, with excellent leadership skills and the ability to problem solve
effectively. The successful post holder should be an excellent communicator
with all stakeholders and a must for this role is positivity and the ability to
be proactive .The successful candidate should be proficient in completing
EHCP,s and treatment escalation plans. The ANP will be an active part of the
ward Huddle ensuring plans are in place for each patient. You will also be an
integral part of the Medical ward rounds.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- clinical skills and experience in older persons management and long term conditions
Desirable
- Frailty/older persons care
- CGA and EHCP
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working at Nurse Advanced Level or demonstrates ability to progress to this level . Has acquired the experience and training to support the above requirements. Excellent Communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional development Educated to Degree level or working towards. Teaching and mentoring qualification. Clinical skills course. Non-medical prescribing or a willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Long term Conditions
- Fellowship of older persons care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC Registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- clinical skills and experience in older persons management and long term conditions
Desirable
- Frailty/older persons care
- CGA and EHCP
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working at Nurse Advanced Level or demonstrates ability to progress to this level . Has acquired the experience and training to support the above requirements. Excellent Communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of professional development Educated to Degree level or working towards. Teaching and mentoring qualification. Clinical skills course. Non-medical prescribing or a willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Long term Conditions
- Fellowship of older persons care
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Active 1st Level NMC 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).
