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County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Staff NurseThe closing date is 28 July 2025We are delighted to share we have vacancies for band 5 staffnurse to join the ward 52 team . We welcome experienced staff nurses. We are looking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic,forward thinking nurses, to help provide safe high quality patient care. Ward 52 is a 32 bedded Acute Frailty Unit. Applicants shoulddisplay effective communication skills and deliver high quality patient focusedcare. Ward 52 is a friendlyand supportive ward and has a commitment to providing a high quality of nursingcare. The post holder will support the team inproviding care to patients acting under the direct supervision of the wardmanager / Sister. The post holder should work effectively within a teamenvironment, have good communication skills, demonstrate enthusiasm and strivefor service improvement as well as sharing our passion and visions at CDDFT. Main duties of the jobMAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - To assess patients needs and develop, implement andevaluate programmes of care. - To organise the delivery of nursing care, deploying staffeffectively. - To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changesto patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing. - To adhere to NMC standards of record keeping. - To assist the Ward Sister in setting, monitoring andmaintaining standards of care. - To participate in nursing audit and service improvementactivities. - To be aware of resource constraints and the importance ofworking within budget. - To provide advice and act as role model to other membersof the team. - To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patientsafety. - To supervise the work of nursing support staff, ensuringtasks undertaken have been delegated appropriately. To contribute to theday-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues toprovide an appropriate level of nursing service and to address bed managementissues. - To participate in education and training of junior staff. - To involve patients/carers in the planning anddelivery of care.. About usIf 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 produceALLcertificates 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 Over reliance onAI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances ofsuccess For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply. From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months) Job responsibilitiesWe are looking for highly motivated and enthusiasticqualified nurses who would welcome the challenge of working in a specialistarea looking after patients who present with a multitude of medical managementneeds covering cardiovascular, endocrinology, oncology and gastro and possessthe necessary skills to effectively care for a group of patients with complexneeds. We are also specialists in themanagement of Parkinsons patients. The successful applicant will need to be able to workautonomously, and in addition provide a positive contribution to themultidisciplinary team. As a motivated, enthusiastic nurse, with good communicationskills you will have the opportunity to extend those skills with a range oflearning opportunities provided by the trust. - Maintainaccurate and comprehensive nursing records, using appropriate documentation andIT systems; ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines. - Supportthe implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives at ward level. - Ensurethat nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based oncurrent evidence based practice and accurately reflects the wards philosophy Person SpecificationStatutory RegistrationRGN recognised by NMC Special Skills & KnowledgeUnderstands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation Up to date understanding of the scope of and role of the Nurse in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional help and advice Will provide leadership in the delivery of care for people in their care and act in best interests of people, putting them first and providing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate. Safely lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritization, delegation and assignment of care to others involved in patient care. Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Prepared to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision IV cannulation Venepunture Male and female Catheterisation IV medication administration ExperienceWe welcome experienced nurses Able to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team Will support, supervise and assess students in the delivery of nursing care, promoting reflection and providing constructive feedback, and evaluating and documenting their performance within the clinical setting. Will promote health and healthy lifestyle choices and provide information in accessible ways to help people understand and make decisions about their health, life choices, illness and care. Special RequirementsExperience working in Frailty QualificationsNursing Degree or equivalent qualification leading to NMC registration to part 1 of the NMC register. Valid NMC PIN Evidence of continual professional development. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust#J-18808-Ljbffr