Staff Nurse

Cddft; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our busy Emergency Department. You will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to acutely unwell and injured adults and children, delivering safe, effective nursing care throughout the emergency care journey.

The role requires excellent communication and clinical skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Valid UK NMC registration as a nurse.
• Registration in Adult or Paediatric branch at Level 1.
• Qualifications ENB 998 or equivalent, ILS/ALS/PILS where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care.
• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care in the ED.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Skills

Team player

Collaborative working

Prioritise workload

Work under pressure

Professional development

Education

Registered General Nurse Level 1 Adult or Paediatric branch

ENB 998 or equivalent

ILS, ALS, EPLS PILS

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 12 November 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Band5 Staff Nurse to join our busy Emergency Department.

You will play a vital role in providing high-quality, patient-centred careto acutely unwell and injured adults and children. You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care, ensuring thatpatients receive the highest standards of treatment and support throughouttheir emergency care journey.

We are seeking a dedicated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment,demonstrates excellent communication and clinical skills, and is committed todelivering outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Band 5 Staff Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care, ensuring that allnursing interventions are delivered safely and effectively.

You will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to promotepatient safety, achieve positive patient outcomes and ensure the delivery ofhigh-quality, compassionate and evidence-based care.

You will be expected to actively participate in ongoing professionaldevelopment and additional clinical training to enhance your knowledge andskills. You will also play an important role in supporting, supervising andsharing knowledge with junior members of the nursing team, helping to promotelearning, development and best clinical practice within the department.

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.

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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

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Band5 Staff Nurse to join our busy Emergency Department.

You will play a vital role in providing high-quality, patient-centred careto acutely unwell and injured adults and children. You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and compassionate nursing care, ensuring thatpatients receive the highest standards of treatment and support throughouttheir emergency care journey.

We are seeking a dedicated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment,demonstrates excellent communication and clinical skills, and is committed todelivering outstanding patient care.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

• Night and day duty

Statutory Registration

• Valid UK NMC Registration

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse Level 1 Adult or Paediatric branch
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• ILS, ALS, EPLS PILS

Special Skills and Knowledge

• Team player / Collaborative working
• Prioritorise workload / organisational skills
• Adjust pace according to workload
• Work under pressure
• Evidence of professional development
• Willingness to expand role
• Knowledge of Emergency Department performance targets

Experience

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in the Emergency Department

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