Position Overview
An exciting opportunity to cover a 12‑month maternity leave within the Darlington Crisis Resolution and Intensive Home Treatment Team at West Park Hospital. The team operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a 12‑hour shift pattern.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership for junior team members, prioritising workload and utilising resources to meet service user needs.
- Gate‑keep admissions to acute wards, ensuring appropriate triage.
- Work independently across the Darlington locality, travelling as required.
- Respond to crisis situations and deliver intensive home treatment, maintaining detailed assessment and written reports.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, receiving regular supervision and engaging in training opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Band 6 clinical role open to registered nurses, occupational therapists and social workers registered with the NMC, HCPC or SWE.
- Registered nurses must have 18 months post‑qualifying experience with completion of a competency framework or preceptorship.
- Demonstrated ability to act on own initiative, with strong assessment and written communication skills.
- Valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle; willingness to travel independently.
Other Requirements
- Compliance with the Equality Act 2010 – adjustments can be considered for suitable candidates.
- Right to work in the UK. Candidates requiring sponsorship will be assessed for the Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa routes, subject to eligibility.
- Successful applicants must provide references covering a minimum of three years from current and prior employers, including contact details of line managers.
How to Apply
Apply now to ensure your application is considered before the position closes. Reference the attached job description and person specification to confirm you meet the role criteria. Email reference details and any required endorsements to the Trust’s recruitment team. If needed, you can request a laptop for application purposes – contact the library team to arrange a visit.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from individuals with experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities, and from all backgrounds. Our aim is to maintain a compassionate, inclusive working environment.
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