County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Sister

The closing date is 18 December 2025

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 a area where you can utilise your knowledge and skills ?

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 .

To show leadership skillls and deliver safe and effective care and working alongside a multidisiplanary team .

To support and deliver performance and flow within ED .

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to work within all clinical areas within the Emergency department and show a commitment to developing yourself and others within the team .

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.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and 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 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Details

Date posted

11 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-1072

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment of patients of all ages attending the Emergency Department, SDEC

Planning and delivery of nursing care that reflects current patient care needs.

Evaluation of care in collaboration with patient / carers and multidisciplinary team.

Involved in the care of trauma patients and resuscitation of critically unwell patients.

Accurate documentation of nursing care delivered.

Be a safe practitioner aware of own limitations and reporting any areas of concern to a more senior nurse.

Work effectively as part of a team.

Awareness of and co-operating in maintaining Accident and Emergency health care targets in the best interest of the patient.

Participate in teaching / training of more junior staff.

Follow policy and procedure accurately for Safeguarding both children and adults

Ongoing development of skills and knowledge to become a competent Emergency Department nurse.

To use electronic systems e.g. EPR safely and as per departmental policy

To appropriately escalate when care standard is thought to be below par

To participate in ED specific training e.g. decontamination training.

To act within the medicines management trust policy

To become competent in working in all aspects of the department including resuscitation, majors and minors and triage.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessment of patients of all ages attending the Emergency Department, SDEC

Planning and delivery of nursing care that reflects current patient care needs.

Evaluation of care in collaboration with patient / carers and multidisciplinary team.

Involved in the care of trauma patients and resuscitation of critically unwell patients.

Accurate documentation of nursing care delivered.

Be a safe practitioner aware of own limitations and reporting any areas of concern to a more senior nurse.

Work effectively as part of a team.

Awareness of and co-operating in maintaining Accident and Emergency health care targets in the best interest of the patient.

Participate in teaching / training of more junior staff.

Follow policy and procedure accurately for Safeguarding both children and adults

Ongoing development of skills and knowledge to become a competent Emergency Department nurse.

To use electronic systems e.g. EPR safely and as per departmental policy

To appropriately escalate when care standard is thought to be below par

To participate in ED specific training e.g. decontamination training.

To act within the medicines management trust policy

To become competent in working in all aspects of the department including resuscitation, majors and minors and triage.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Statutory Registration
  • Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
  • Valid UK NMC PIN

Experience

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and cannulation
  • Plastering skills

Special Skills and Knowledge

Desirable

  • Relevant Emergency Department Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Trauma course TILS or TNCC
  • ILS ALS PILS

Special Requirements

Desirable

  • Clinical skills
Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Statutory Registration
  • Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
  • Valid UK NMC PIN

Experience

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and cannulation
  • Plastering skills

Special Skills and Knowledge

Desirable

  • Relevant Emergency Department Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Trauma course TILS or TNCC
  • ILS ALS PILS

Special Requirements

Desirable

  • Clinical skills

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)


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Kym Kavanagh

Kym.kavanagh@nhs.net

01325543451

Details

Date posted

11 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-1072

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX


Supporting documents

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