Job summary This is an exciting time to join Acute & Emergency Care at Darlington Memorial Hospital as we continue to improve the process and experience for patients who are admitted to Hospital in an emergency. We are seeking to appoint a Registered Nurse to join the Acute Medical Unit. If you like a challenge, and are able to work at a very fast pace, enjoy working collaboratively then working as part of our Acute Medical Unit multidisciplinary team may be the job for you. It would place you as a member of a committed, caring and compassionate team, who are supportive and knowledgeable about their specialty. You will work closely with our experienced and friendly multi disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the medical emergency patients care, providing first line treatment. This rapid plan of care enables 40 percent of admissions to be discharged home from the AMU. Main duties of the job You will work closely with our experienced and friendly consultant team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the medical emergency patients care, providing first line treatment.- To ensure that nursing care is provided which meets the assessed needs of patients. To deliver nursing care, staff and effectively and ensuring delegation to support staff is appropriate To be aware of and ensure that team leaders communicate changes to patient information and treatment plans both verbally and in writing To comply with standards of record keeping ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring effective utilisation of resources To act as clinical role model, maintaining professionalism at all times and support other staff from all disciplines 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 Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9439-2425-1255 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that nursing care is provided which meets or exceeds the level of patient expectations To manage the delivery of nursing care, assessing, planning and implementing care needs. To work within a team and comply with standards on the ward. To communicate changes to ward team in patient care and care delivery both verbally and in writing To comply with standards of record keeping ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines To be able to manage a team of patients. To be able to prioritise jobs. To be able to work in a challenging environment. To ensure compliance with training and ESR. To actively manage patient care within the ward. Resolve conflict at ward level, diffuse situations and challenge poor behaviour when witnessed or reported Promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times Work effectively within Unit according to prescribed protocols Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that nursing care is provided which meets or exceeds the level of patient expectations To manage the delivery of nursing care, assessing, planning and implementing care needs. To work within a team and comply with standards on the ward. To communicate changes to ward team in patient care and care delivery both verbally and in writing To comply with standards of record keeping ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines To be able to manage a team of patients. To be able to prioritise jobs. To be able to work in a challenging environment. To ensure compliance with training and ESR. To actively manage patient care within the ward. Resolve conflict at ward level, diffuse situations and challenge poor behaviour when witnessed or reported Promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times Work effectively within Unit according to prescribed protocols Person Specification Experience Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Interest in all aspects of Acute Medical assessment Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Clinically up to date with Nursing Skills. Venepuncture, Cannulation, Urinary catheterisation, ECG recording Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Teaching Certificate Interest in further professional development Special Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly including weekends bank holidays and evenings Good communication Reliable. Enthusiastic Desirable Able to work under pressure Manage stress Statutory Registration Essential Clinically up to date with Nursing Skills. Venepuncture, Cannulation, Urinary catheterisation, ECG recording Person Specification Experience Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Interest in all aspects of Acute Medical assessment Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Clinically up to date with Nursing Skills. Venepuncture, Cannulation, Urinary catheterisation, ECG recording Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Desirable Teaching Certificate Interest in further professional development Special Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly including weekends bank holidays and evenings Good communication Reliable. Enthusiastic Desirable Able to work under pressure Manage stress Statutory Registration Essential Clinically up to date with Nursing Skills. Venepuncture, Cannulation, Urinary catheterisation, ECG recording 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)