Staff Nurse OPD North

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Band 5 Staff Nurse within a well-established General Outpatient Service. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, managing clinic operations, and supervising junior staff. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring that patients receive the best treatment tailored to their individual needs. With a focus on professional development and teamwork, this position is ideal for a passionate Registered Nurse eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post-registration experience in a clinic setting.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and manage day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assistance and technical support within clinics.
• Supervise and train unqualified and newly appointed staff.
• Advise patients and manage self-care education.

Skills

Outpatient experience

Supervisory management experience

Patient-focused care

Teaching new skills

Safeguarding Level 2 and 3

Education

Registered General Nurse with current NMC PIN

Teaching certificate

Tools

Trust IT systems

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Outpatients team, you will work alongside a well-established team of colleagues to facilitate the smooth running of clinics within the appointed times.

You will treat patients according to their individual needs and prescriptions, acting as their advocate.

The role also requires supervising the nursing team on a day-to-day basis, referring to the department manager when necessary, and taking charge of the department in the absence of a senior staff member.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse within a well-established General Outpatient Service based at the North of the Trust, including UHND, CLS, SBH, and SCH. The department provides medical and surgical specialist clinics. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team or independently where required. As the Registered Nurse on duty, you will manage the day-to-day running of the department in the absence of the departmental sisters and supervise junior staff and students when required. The role is suitable for a Registered Nurse with post-registration experience that can be utilized within the clinic setting.

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 as 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 also 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 patient homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions are available in the adverts supporting documents.

Over-reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged, as it may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

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, for Healthcare Assistants: You must have a minimum of two years of NHS experience as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship. We will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criterion and have a current visa expiring within 3 months.

Job responsibilities

To provide nursing assistance and technical support within clinics.

To advise patients within the department, enabling optimum treatment via telephone inquiries and health promotion information or leaflets.

Teaching new skills to patients to manage self-care.

Depending on experience, act as a mentor to students.

Supervise and train unqualified and newly appointed staff.

Respond appropriately, providing support to distressed patients, relatives, and carers during and after consultations.

Supervise the nursing team, referring to the department manager when appropriate.

Demonstrate working knowledge of Trust Personnel and Health and Safety Policies.

Carry out and supervise prescribed treatments with evidence-based knowledge, ensuring patient information and consent are obtained to promote recovery and compliance.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

• Confidence to work with a large group of people
• Ability to organize oneself and others under pressure
• Ability to work across sites within CDDFT
• Patient-focused: understands how their role impacts the patient journey and places the patient at the center of their work
• Achieving Results: experience working to deadlines and completing tasks successfully
• Inspirational Leadership: keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas, and willing to share experience
• Maximising Value: takes ownership of problems and avoids unnecessary complications
• Working Together: approachable and able to build relationships with colleagues

Experience

• Outpatient experience
• Supervisory management experience

Statutory Registration

• Current 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC PIN
• Familiarity with Trust IT systems
• Teaching certificate

Skills & Knowledge

• Safeguarding Level 2 and 3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum (pro-rata)