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

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

• H@H 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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

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C9439-24-1232