Staff Nurse

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 24 September 2026

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Staff Nurse to join our dedicated nursing team at Darlington Memorial Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive and patient-focused environment, delivering high-quality, safe and effective care to a diverse patient population. You willwork closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care while promoting patient dignity, safety and wellbeing. We value professional development and offer ongoing learning opportunities, supportive leadership and a strong team culture.

If you are committed to providing outstanding patient care and would like to make a positive difference everyday, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care as part of amultidisciplinary team. They will be responsible for assessing, planning,implementing and evaluating care, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate treatment throughout their hospital stay. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patient progress, maintaining accurate clinical records and communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues. The post holder will contribute to service improvement, support junior staff and students, and uphold the Trust's values, policies and standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who is committed to delivering outstanding care and developing their clinical skills within a supportive team environment.

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 Description s can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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Thepost holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and effective nursing care to patients within the clinical area. Working as part of amultidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care, ensuring that care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients' conditions, administering medications and treatments,maintaining accurate clinical records, supporting patients and their families,and contributing to the promotion of health and wellbeing. The post holder willbe expected to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers,escalate concerns appropriately, and participate in safeguarding, infection prevention and control, risk management and clinical governance activities.

The role requires effective prioritisation and organisational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to continuous professional development. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a positive learning environment, support service improvement initiatives, and uphold the Trust'svalues in all aspects of their work. The post holder may be required to work aflexible shift pattern, including weekends, nights and bank holidays, according to service needs.

• 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.
• Experience with in the relevant specialty/clinical area.
• Experience of…