Staff Nurse

CDDFT Charity; Darlington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse at Darlington Memorial Hospital within the Cardiac Day Unit. Candidates will engage in patient care for interventional cardiology procedures, joining a skilled multidisciplinary team focused on delivering the highest standards of nursing.

Qualifications

• Post registration experience desirable; training will be given.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development is key.

Responsibilities

• Assist Medical Staff with Cardiology diagnostic procedures.
• Provide pre and post procedure care for patients.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Leadership

Decision Making

Organisational Skills

Education

RGN

Diploma/Degree

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 25 June 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurseat Darlington Memorial Hospital. The post willbe based in the Cardiac Day Unit andwill give the successful candidate the opportunity to develop both knowledgeand skills, caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional Caridologyprocedures.

The area is innovative and challenging and givesa great opportunity for you to join a highly skilled, dynamic and friendlymultidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The Unit prides itself on delivering the highest standardsof nursing care. The successful candidate willassist Medical Staff in the lab with patients who are undergoinginterventional and diagnostic procedures, e.g Pacemaker insertion, Angiography,Dobutamine Stress Echo and also provide both pre and post procedure care.

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.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated nurseand whilst previous experience is desirablefull training will be given. Acompassionate and caring nature alongside excellent communication, clinicalleadership, sound decision making and organisational skills are essential forthis position

Demonstrate a highstandard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care

To provide pre and post procedure care and to assist MedicalStaff with Cardiology diagnostic day case procedures including, Angiography,Pacemaker Insertion, TOE and Dobutamine Stress Test

To be involved in service development in collaboration withDepartment Manager/Charge Nurse and colleagues within the Multi DisciplinaryTeam

To promote and engage in a nurse-led environmentensuring that care is delivered as per trust policies and procedures and inaccordance with evidence based practice in line with agreed national standardsfor clinical practice

Person Specification

Experience

• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Post registration experience desirable, but training will be given.
• Experience of clinical audit

Qualifications

• RGN
• Diploma/Degree
• Excellent standards of nursing care

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance issues.
• Experience of using EPR on a regular basis
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience in an interventional setting eg. Cardiac Cath. Lab, X-Ray, Theatres/anaesthetics
• Experience in Cardiology
• Clinical Skills IV cannulation, venepuncture, ECG.

Statutory Registration

• UK RGN NMC registration
• DBS clearance

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

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata