Job summary
Would you like to work in an environment where you are highly supported and no 2 days are the same ?

Would you like to work in a area where you can utilise your knowledge and skills ?

Would you like to work in an area where you can enhance and develop your existing knowledge and skills in order to ensure a gold stanadrd of care is delivered to our patients attending the Emergency Department

Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work within all clinical areas within the Emergency department and show a commitment to developing yourself and others within the team.

You will be required to attend and complete mandatory training online and face to face.

In addition to this the department offers a comprehensive induction programme and role specific training

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.

Job responsibilities

• Assessment of patients of all ages attending the Emergency Department, SDEC
• 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 both children and adults
• Ongoing development of skills and knowledge to become a competent Emergency Department nurse.
• To use electronic systems e.g. EPR safely and as per departmental policy
• To appropriately escalate when care standard is thought to be below par
• To participate in ED specific training e.g. decontamination training.
• To act within the medicines management trust policy
• To become competent in working in all aspects of the department including resuscitation, majors and minors and triage.

Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC Register Valid UK NMC Pin

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Effective Communication Skills
• team working
• prioritise workload and show organistaional ability
• Adjust according to workload
• Show evidence of professional development
• Managing a team

Desirable

• Understanding of Emergency Department standards and performance targets

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse level 1 Current NMC registration
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development
• Nursing Degree /Diploma
• ED experience
• Clinical skills or willing to work towards
• ENP or willing to work towards

Desirable

• Diploma or Degree
• ILS PILS APLS EPLS
• Management experience
• Leadsership course

Experience
Essential

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department
• Significant experience at Band 5 in speciality

Desirable

• Clinical skills

Special Requirements
Essential

• Rotational shift patterns

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.