Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for band 5 staff nurses to join our brand new Hospital at Home service. This is a thrilling chance for a highly motivated staff nurse to join an expanding team and develop autonomous practitioner skills whist caring for our frail patients within the community. The service will be based out of our Frailty Assessment Unit at the acute hospital sites and will work closely with our Acute Frailty Teams to identified patients suitable to be cared for in their own homes. The service will provide 7 days cover and must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high standard of care to patients and their loved ones in there own home. They will organise and plan care, depending upon the patients needs ensuring all care needs are met. They will be accountable for their care and supported by colleagues. The care given will be in a patients own homes and will require those involved to travel within a geographical area. 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 19 February 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, Part-time Reference number C9439-25-0149 Job locations University Hospital Of North Durham North Road Durham DH1 5TW Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND 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 NMC standards of record keeping. - To assist and support in Home setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care. - To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities eg Essence of Care - To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget. - To provide advice and act as 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 appropriately. - 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 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 where appropriate. - To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND 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 NMC standards of record keeping. - To assist and support in Home setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care. - To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities eg Essence of Care - To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget. - To provide advice and act as 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 appropriately. - 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 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 where appropriate. - To promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times. Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential NMC Desirable Time management skills Special Requirements Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Qualified nurse Desirable HH experience community care experience Experience Essential Relevant registered nurse experience Desirable Staff nurse experience Elderly care Palliative care Audits Qualifications Essential NMC registrant, diploma or degree. Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. Desirable Care of the Elderly modules / training Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential NMC Desirable Time management skills Special Requirements Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Qualified nurse Desirable HH experience community care experience Experience Essential Relevant registered nurse experience Desirable Staff nurse experience Elderly care Palliative care Audits Qualifications Essential NMC registrant, diploma or degree. Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. Desirable Care of the Elderly modules / training 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 University Hospital Of North Durham North Road Durham DH1 5TW Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)