About this role
Job summary
Join our dedicated and compassionate team and make a real difference to patients' lives every day. We are looking for a motivated and caring professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, develop your clinical skills, and contribute to continuous service improvement. We value teamwork, respect, and excellence, and we are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and want to work in an organisation that values its people and patients, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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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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Job description Job responsibilities
This 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.
Key responsibilities 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.
Person Specification
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)