Join Delta Nurses 24 Hrs
To ensure we continue to maintain a high calibre of agency staff all prospective applicants undergo a thorough and informative recruitment procedure, in line with PASA requirements.
Our Registration procedure is deigned to be straightforward and extracts information from candidates to ensure that we are in a position to place you in the appropriate environment relevant to your skills and experience.
Stages
Stage 1: List of Requirements
- Qualifications relevant to training and areas of expertise
- Registered Nurses
- NMC Pin Card
- Statement of Entry
- Nursing Diploma
Specialist Nurses
- Certificate of training relevant to their area of expertise
- Healthcare Assistants
- NVQ 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Personal Identity & Evidence of Right to Work in the UK
- Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & Driving license for British Citizens
- For Non-European Citizen you must be able to present evidence of entitlement to work as described by UK Borders & Immigration Agency
- 2 Passport sized photographs
- Details of 2 professional referees of management level, both MUST be from your most recent places of work
- Proof of address i.e. bank statement, utility bill etc (must be no more than 3 months old)
- Proof of NIhr Number
- You will also be required to complete DBS with Delta Nurses 24 Hrs which is subsequently renewed on an annual basis.
Mandatory Training Certificates
The training below are required prior to assignments and renewed on an annual basis. Delta Nursing Agency provides the following training to our staff as part of their induction program.
- Manual Handling
- CPR
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Control
- Health & Safety
- Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (POVA & PASA Awareness)
- Control and Restraint (Management of Aggression & Violence)
Occupational Health
- Blood Test Results confirming immunity to the following:
- Hepatitis B
- (over 100miu or evidence of natural immunity)
- Rubella
- Varicella
- Measles
Those who wish to work in Exposure Prone units must also provide
- Hepatitis C
- HIV
All results must be provided as IVS, stamped and verified by GP surgery, Occupational Health Department or verifiable travel clinic. Anything other than this will not be accepted.
Once blood tests are submitted all candidates will need to undergo an Occupational Health Screening with our designated Occupational Health Advisor in order to obtain a Fitness for Work clearance certificate, which is valid for 1 year.
Stage 2: Assessment & Interview
Application Form
- Candidates will need to complete a Delta Application Form. To download a copy of the form
- Candidates must complete a skills assessment appropriate to their qualification and area of work.
- Candidates will also be required to attend a face-to-face interview with our designated Senior Recruitment Nurse.
Once you have satisfactorily completed the registration process you will be invited to attend our Induction Program.
Stage 3: Induction Program
Nurses 24 Hrs Agencys induction program is designed in line with maintaing our quality assurance to our clients. To ensure that we supply clients with staff that are qualified, skilled and suitable for the area of business we provide all candidates with information and training specific to our clients needs.
Deltas Introductory Induction program is both information and training based.
Information is provided on
- Summary of the category of clients Delta Nursing Agency provide staff to
- Delta Nurses 24 Hrs Agencys policies and procedures
- Delta Nurses 24 Hrs Agencys Rules & Regulations
- Delta Nurses 24 Hrs Agencys Payment options
- Roles & Responsibilities of a Delta Agency Staff Member
Training is provided in:
- Manual Handling
- CPR
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Control
- Health & Safety
- Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (POVA & PASA Awareness)
The registration process is completed once the candidate has satisfactorily attended induction.
Please note: Offer of employment is subject to Delta Nursing Agency receiving x2 Referees, Enhanced CRB disclosure, occupational health clearance for fitness to work, and that no adverse information is received which contradicts any information provided to us by the candidate.
Ongoing Evaluation and Information Sessions for Delta Members
As part of our continuous monitoring system, we encourage regularly reviews in order to keep up-to-date with your professional development and ensure we continue to provide you with the best service we can.
Evaluation Sheets
We encourage our clients to provide regular feedback on our staff wherever possible. On each timesheet you will find an evaluation form which we request that you present to the client at each shift. This enables us to identify any areas of improvement or to reward members who continuously receive positive feedback.
Performance Reviews/ Appraisals
In line with your professional development periodic appraisals will take place between Delta members and Deltas Recruitment Nurse.
Client Specific Information Sessions
On some occasions we may receive a client whose needs differ from those within our existing client base. In these cases we will identify Delta members whose skills and experience match that of our clients. W e will invite you into our office to attend a brief, which provides details of the clients specific staffing requirements and information on their organisational functions.
Long Term Bookings
If you are interested in obtaining a long term booking or relocating. Please let us know. Delta Nursing Agency regularly receives requests for staff for long-term placements and have work available Nationwide.