• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-2526-189?language=en&page=564&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Opportunities have arisen for registered nurses to join our Womens Health Unit, working on ward 62 and Emergency Gynaecology clinic out of hours.

  You will be responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of care to patients. You will be responsible for supervision of junior staff and students within the team. Excellent communication skills are required and you must have the ability to work well on your own initiative, as well as part of a team. You should possess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of flexible working arrangements within the team.

  You must be clinically up to date with nursing skills and motivated to develop professionally, thus maintaining a well-developed, committed team in order to get it right for patients and their families.

  Main duties of the job

  Maintain and update clinical skills as part of the extended role of the nurse.

  Be aware of clinical responsibilities, referring to the medical staff as appropriate

  Participate in clinical audit and standard setting to ensure that the Care Groups responsibilities in terms of clinical governance are met

  Be able to maintain a high standard of record keeping

  Facilitate students and mentor/preceptor to junior members of staff (all disciplines).

  Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.

  Will be designated in charge of the ward/department in the absence of the Band 6/7

  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 Band 3 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

  09 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9439-2526-189

  Job locations

  Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

  Hollyhurst Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 6HX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical Responsibilities

  • To assess individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
  • To ensure that communication with patients and significant others is established and maintained to provide appropriate information regarding care and treatment.
  • To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that patient care is managed effectively and safely
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records, using appropriate documentation and IT systems; ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines.
  • Support the implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives at ward level.
  • Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on current evidence based practice and accurately reflects the wards philosophy.
  • In support of the ward manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients.

  Management Responsibilities

  • In the absence of the ward manager be responsible for the day-to-day effective and efficient management of nursing, clerical and support staff within your area of remit.
  • Responsible for monitoring the workload/patient acuity within the ward on a daily basis to ensure that nursing manpower is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing
  • To be familiar with the Health & Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that ward and Trust policies are followed.

  Leadership Responsibilities

  • To act as an appropriate and effective role model at all times.
  • To act as an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing this role.
  • To act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members.
  • To keep abreast of and participate in, local and Trust initiatives.

  Educational Responsibilities

  • To promote a learning environment that facilitates the development of staff enabling staff to develop to their full potential.
  • To participate in training needs analysis for ward.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical Responsibilities

  • To assess individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care given to patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
  • To ensure that communication with patients and significant others is established and maintained to provide appropriate information regarding care and treatment.
  • To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure that patient care is managed effectively and safely
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records, using appropriate documentation and IT systems; ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines.
  • Support the implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives at ward level.
  • Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on current evidence based practice and accurately reflects the wards philosophy.
  • In support of the ward manager will assist in the review and update of procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients.

  Management Responsibilities

  • In the absence of the ward manager be responsible for the day-to-day effective and efficient management of nursing, clerical and support staff within your area of remit.
  • Responsible for monitoring the workload/patient acuity within the ward on a daily basis to ensure that nursing manpower is adequate to provide a safe standard of nursing
  • To be familiar with the Health & Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that ward and Trust policies are followed.

  Leadership Responsibilities

  • To act as an appropriate and effective role model at all times.
  • To act as an effective mentor and preceptor and support other ward staff in performing this role.
  • To act as a resource, supporting and motivating staff members.
  • To keep abreast of and participate in, local and Trust initiatives.

  Educational Responsibilities

  • To promote a learning environment that facilitates the development of staff enabling staff to develop to their full potential.
  • To participate in training needs analysis for ward.

  Person Specification

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • NMC Registered

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Gynaecology and/or surgical experience.
  • Acute nursing experience

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Basic understanding of Gynaecology/Womens health nursing.
  • Basic IT Skills

  Desirable

  • Venepuncture / cannulation/ECG.
  • Willingness to undertake advanced competency skills.
  • Understanding of current NHS issues.

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Effective Communication skills.
  • Adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
  • Flexible (night and day shift)

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RGN with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

  Desirable

  • First level degree in nursing related topic.
  • Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
  • Physical Assessment skills course.

  Person Specification

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • NMC Registered

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Gynaecology and/or surgical experience.
  • Acute nursing experience

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Basic understanding of Gynaecology/Womens health nursing.
  • Basic IT Skills

  Desirable

  • Venepuncture / cannulation/ECG.
  • Willingness to undertake advanced competency skills.
  • Understanding of current NHS issues.

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Effective Communication skills.
  • Adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
  • Flexible (night and day shift)

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RGN with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

  Desirable

  • First level degree in nursing related topic.
  • Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake.
  • Physical Assessment skills course.

  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)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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