Job summary An exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the Acute Medical Unit but also work alongside the Acute Intervention (AIT) and Cardiac Arrest Prevention (CAP) Team to develop skills and experience with a view to develop into a nurse practitioner. The AIT service supports the provision of care across the Trusts two acute sites by providing education and support for all healthcare staff caring for the acutely ill deteriorating patient. Facilitating decision making and communication between clinical staff, patients and relatives is a key component of the role. The Team is firmly committed to ensure all patients are treated by the right professional, in the right place, at the right time, first time, every time, 24 hours-a-day. This is an exciting role that will allow you to work in an acute clinical environment whilst learning and developing skills that will allow you to progress into a nurse practitioner role should a position becomes avaliable Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of care and patients within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU). As this is a development post the post holder will also be required to work with the cardiac arrest prevention team to support education and training of deteriorating patient and resuscitation as well as providing supernumerary support to the acute intervention team to learn the nurse practitioner role.The post holder will be responsible for the planning, organization and delivery of care to patients and for supervision of junior staff within the team. The post holder will be expected to take charge of the ward as and when required. As this is a development post it would be expected that in time the staff nurse would be able to competently deliver RGN essential training and life support courses as determined by the cardiac arrest prevention team sister to assist building their teaching experience and skills. Similarly the staff nurse would also be required to spend a supernumerary shift with a nurse practitioner within the acute intervention team to develop their skills in acute care, palliative advice and responding to emergencies that occur within the trust. 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 From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9439-24-1075 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Job description Job 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 MNC standards of record keeping. - To assist the Ward Manger in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care. - To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities e.g. Essence of Care. - To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget. - To provide advice and act as a 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 appropraitely. - 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 the 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 were appropriate. - To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times. - Work alongside the acute intervention nurse practitioner to understand their role and learn the skills required to work at practitioner level. - Learn the electronic observation system and how the hospital at night team operate. - Develop teaching skills and once demonstrated satisfactory competence act as faculty member for RGN deteriorating and resuscitation training and other life support courses. - Undertake courses to be determined by their line manager to support their development into a nurse practitioner Job description Job 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 MNC standards of record keeping. - To assist the Ward Manger in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care. - To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities e.g. Essence of Care. - To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget. - To provide advice and act as a 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 appropraitely. - 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 the 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 were appropriate. - To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times. - Work alongside the acute intervention nurse practitioner to understand their role and learn the skills required to work at practitioner level. - Learn the electronic observation system and how the hospital at night team operate. - Develop teaching skills and once demonstrated satisfactory competence act as faculty member for RGN deteriorating and resuscitation training and other life support courses. - Undertake courses to be determined by their line manager to support their development into a nurse practitioner Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN with current NMC registration Diploma/1st level degree Excellent standards of nursing care Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Previous skills and knowledge of energency care and deterioating patient. Excellent Clinical Skills Excellent communication skills able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information to patients and relatives overcoming barriers to understanding. Excellent negotiation skills Teaching skills Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing. Desirable AMU expereince. AI and CAP team experience. Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience working in the acute setting. Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of clinical audit. Desirable Previous experience on AMU or Emergency Care. Statutory Registration Essential NMC Special Requirements Desirable Mentorship / Assessors Course Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN with current NMC registration Diploma/1st level degree Excellent standards of nursing care Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Previous skills and knowledge of energency care and deterioating patient. Excellent Clinical Skills Excellent communication skills able to communicate complex and highly sensitive information to patients and relatives overcoming barriers to understanding. Excellent negotiation skills Teaching skills Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing. Desirable AMU expereince. AI and CAP team experience. Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience working in the acute setting. Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of clinical audit. Desirable Previous experience on AMU or Emergency Care. Statutory Registration Essential NMC Special Requirements Desirable Mentorship / Assessors Course 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 (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. 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 (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)