Job summary Would you like to work in an environment where you are highly supported and no 2 days are the same ? Would you like to work in an area where you can develop skills and knowledge Would you like to work in an area where you can enhance and develop your existing knowledge and skills in order to ensure a gold stanadrd of care is delivered to our patients attending the Emergency Department Main duties of the job You will be expected to work within all clinical areas within the Emergency department. You will be required to attend and complete mandatory training online and face to face. In addition to this the department offers a comprehensive induction programme and role specific training 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 From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9439-2425-1412 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Job description Job responsibilities Undertakes specific direct and indirect care and therapeutic duties as a Registered Nurse within own level of skill and competence. Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support, consistent with the patient/ users plan of care. Document a clear and accurate account of any direct or indirect care given to the patient. Friendly, polite telephone manner being aware of the need for confidentiality and liaising with the senior team at all times. Working within your scope of practice and completing all essential training as well as additional role specific training which will be provided as ongoing learning. An extensive educational package is provided Working alongside a multidisciplanary team and liaising with professional care providers to ensure a high standard of care is provided at all times. Supporting student nurses and working alongside healthcare assistants. The department cares for many clinical presentations and is varied which will provide opportunities to develop Job description Job responsibilities Undertakes specific direct and indirect care and therapeutic duties as a Registered Nurse within own level of skill and competence. Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support, consistent with the patient/ users plan of care. Document a clear and accurate account of any direct or indirect care given to the patient. Friendly, polite telephone manner being aware of the need for confidentiality and liaising with the senior team at all times. Working within your scope of practice and completing all essential training as well as additional role specific training which will be provided as ongoing learning. An extensive educational package is provided Working alongside a multidisciplanary team and liaising with professional care providers to ensure a high standard of care is provided at all times. Supporting student nurses and working alongside healthcare assistants. The department cares for many clinical presentations and is varied which will provide opportunities to develop Person Specification Experience Essential Must be literate and able to communicate well, in a caring compassionate manner. Experience of working in a Care environment Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do. Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks. Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others. Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues Desirable Experience of working in a Hospital Environment Experience of Venepuncture Application of Plaster of Paris ECG Recording Clinical skills Statutory Registration Essential Registered nurse Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse Desirable Clinical skills or working towards Special Requirements Essential Rotational shift patterns Person Specification Experience Essential Must be literate and able to communicate well, in a caring compassionate manner. Experience of working in a Care environment Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do. Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks. Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others. Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues Desirable Experience of working in a Hospital Environment Experience of Venepuncture Application of Plaster of Paris ECG Recording Clinical skills Statutory Registration Essential Registered nurse Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse Desirable Clinical skills or working towards Special Requirements Essential Rotational shift patterns 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)