Staff Nurse
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Darlington, DL3 6HXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Join our dedicated and compassionate team and make a real difference to patients' lives every day. We are looking for a motivated and caring professio...
As part of our team, you will
play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to
patients. You will work closely with colleagues from a range of disciplines to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring patients receive the highest
standards of treatment and support. The successful candidate will communicate
effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals, contribute to
maintaining a safe clinical environment, and support service improvement
initiatives. You will be expected to uphold professional standards, maintain
accurate records, participate in training and development opportunities, and
contribute positively to team working. This is an excellent opportunity to make
a meaningful difference while developing your skills and experience within a
supportive NHS organisation.
is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team committed to
delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. The successful candidate
will be responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred care that
promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing for patients and their families.
The post holder will
work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to assess,
plan, deliver and evaluate care, ensuring that clinical standards and
organisational policies are always maintained. They will be expected to
communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and healthcare
professionals, contributing to positive patient experiences and outcomes.
include monitoring patients' conditions, maintaining accurate and timely
records, supporting the implementation of care plans, recognising and
escalating concerns appropriately, and contributing to the safe management of
the clinical environment. The role also involves supporting service
development, participating in audits and quality improvement activities, and
helping to maintain compliance with relevant legislation, professional
standards and best practice guidelines.
The successful
candidate will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, compassion and
teamwork in all aspects of their work. They will actively participate in
mandatory training, continuing professional development and clinical
supervision, ensuring their knowledge and skills remain up to date.
This role offers the
opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive environment where staff
are encouraged to develop their careers, share ideas and contribute to
continuous improvement. The post holder will play a vital role in ensuring
patients receive outstanding care and support while working closely with
colleagues to achieve the highest standards of service delivery.
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.
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Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and clinical governance.
- Competent IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Chemotherapy Unit/Chemotherapy Day Unit, providing care and support to patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment.
- Experience of administering chemotherapy or caring for oncology/haematology patients. willing to undertake chemotherapy training
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours, including shifts, weekends and bank holidays where required.
- Ability to meet the physical and emotional demands of the role.
- Commitment to Trust values and professional standards.
- Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence
Desirable: - Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (only where required for the role).; - Ability to work across multiple sites if required.
Statutory Registration
Essential: - Registered Nurse (Adult) on Part 1 of the NMC Register.; - Valid UK NMC PIN.; - Compliance with NMC revalidation requirements.
Desirable: - Additional specialist professional registrations or qualifications relevant to the role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Educated to diploma/degree level in nursing or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification.
- Relevant post-registration courses (e.g. IV therapy, acute care, safeguarding).
- Leadership or management training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Experience within the relevant specialty/clinical area.
- Experience of supervising students, healthcare assistants or junior staff.
- Participation in quality improvement, audit or service development activities.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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