Staff Nurse

Cddft; Chester-le-Street; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our community hospital teams. The role includes permanent and 3-month temporary posts across several sites, including Chester-le-Street Community Hospital, with a focus on patient-centred care and rehabilitation goals.

We welcome compassionate teams and individuals who are motivated to develop within a supportive NHS environment, contributing to high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (adult) with valid UK NMC PIN.
• Experience in hospital settings.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver high-quality patient care in line with Trust policies.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges.
• Delegate tasks and support the multidisciplinary team.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Contribute to care planning and evaluation.
• Promote patient dignity, safety and wellbeing.
• Support rehabilitation goals with therapy colleagues.

Connaissances

Registered Nurse (adult)

NMC PIN

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

Degree in Nursing

Description du poste

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 26 November 2026

Are you friendly, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to working as part of a team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our well-established teams within our Community Hospitals.

We currently have a mixture of permanent and 3-month temporary opportunities available:

• Ward 2, Shotley Bridge Hospital
• 1 Permanent Post
• 2 Temporary Posts (3 months)
• Chester-le-Street Community Hospital
• Permanent Post Available
• Weardale Community Hospital
• Permanent Posts Available

Our wards are rehabilitation units where nursing and therapy teams work closely together to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on delivering an integrated approach that supports patients to achieve the best possible outcomes and maximise their independence.

As a team, we continually strive to deliver excellent standards of care. This commitment is reflected in the positive feedback we regularly receive from patients, relatives, and carers who have experienced our services.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and rewarding environment, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

Come and join us and make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality patient care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional patient documentation.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Coordinate and deliver safe, effective admissions and discharges.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and support other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team whilst demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently when required.
• Contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promote patient dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times.
• Support rehabilitation goals and work closely with therapy colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

We are looking for individuals who are caring, motivated, flexible, and committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care. In return, you will join a supportive team environment with opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.

If you are passionate about making a difference and helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals, we would love to hear from you.

About us

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.

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.

Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job responsibilities

Asa Staff Nurse within our Community Hospitals, you will be responsible for theplanning, organisation, and delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. Youwill assess individual patient needs and develop, implement, and evaluateprogrammes of care that support recovery, rehabilitation, and independence.

Dependingon your experience, you may also be responsible for the supervision and supportof junior members of the team, helping to foster a positive learningenvironment and maintain high standards of clinical practice.

Excellentcommunication skills are essential, along with the ability to build effectiverelationships with patients, relatives, and colleagues across themultidisciplinary team. You will be expected to work both independently and aspart of a team, demonstrating initiative, professionalism, and sound clinicaljudgement.

Youshould possess strong organisational skills and be committed to contributing tothe development of flexible and responsive ways of working within the ward. Itis essential that you maintain up-to-date clinical nursing skills and aremotivated to continue your professional development in order to provide thehighest standard of care to our patients.

Ifyou are compassionate, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering excellentcare, we would welcome your application to join our supportive and dedicatedteams.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

• Registered Nurse (adult) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Special Requirements

• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

• NMC pin
• Degree

Experience

• Experience of working in a hospital setting

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Positive and motivated
• Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Keen to develop within the role
• Aware of current drivers within the NHS
• Venepuncture, cannulation, wound care

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum, pro rata