Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Childrens nurse to join our Childrens Outpatient
Team. This role is full time at 37.5 hours per week.
The department delivers over 34,000 appointments per year, running a combined total of 19.5 days per
week from 5 different sites at:
University Hospital North Durham (UHND)
Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)
Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)
Chester le Street Community Hospital (CLS)
Stanley Primary Care Centre (SPCC)
Main duties of the job
n addition to supporting clinics delivered by Consultants, Nurse Specialists and a range of other
professionals from Paediatrics and other care groups, you'll be performing/supporting a wide range of
clinical investigations/procedures, including:
Paediatric phlebotomy (for secondary care and all GP surgeries in County Durham and Darlington)
Urgent child protection medical assessments 5 days per week
Nurse led allergy skin prick testing
Oral food challenges
Patient education and the development of emergency care plans
Historic sexual abuse examination/investigations
Administration of monoclonal antibodies
Endocrine tests
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.
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).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work autonomously and
above all who is passionate about providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic
opportunity to gain a range of new skills.
This is a Trustwide role. The base site is Darlington Memorial Hospital, however there will be the
requirement that the successful applicant is able to travel to all sites as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work autonomously and
above all who is passionate about providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic
opportunity to gain a range of new skills.
This is a Trustwide role. The base site is Darlington Memorial Hospital, however there will be the
requirement that the successful applicant is able to travel to all sites as required
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly.
- Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management.
- Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and
- Procedures.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in skin prick testing
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require.
- Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to
- work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary
- team.
- Excellent written and verbal
- communication skills
Desirable
- Experience working in Childrens
- Outpatients
- Safeguarding children experience
- Previous nursing experience
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child)
- Evidence of continuing professional
- development/study
Desirable
- Venepuncture training and
- competence
- Mentorship/ teaching and assessing
- in Clinical Practice qualification
- Health related diploma/degree
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly.
- Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management.
- Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and
- Procedures.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff.
- Ability to manage own workload.
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in skin prick testing
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require.
- Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to
- work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary
- team.
- Excellent written and verbal
- communication skills
Desirable
- Experience working in Childrens
- Outpatients
- Safeguarding children experience
- Previous nursing experience
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child)
- Evidence of continuing professional
- development/study
Desirable
- Venepuncture training and
- competence
- Mentorship/ teaching and assessing
- in Clinical Practice qualification
- Health related diploma/degree
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.
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.
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)
