Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse at Darlington Memorial Hospital. The post will be based in the Cardiac Day Unit and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to develop both knowledge and skills, caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional Caridology procedures.
The area is innovative and challenging and gives a great opportunity for you to join a highly skilled, dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The Unit prides itself on delivering the highest standards of nursing care. The successful candidate will assist Medical Staff in the lab with patients who are undergoing interventional and diagnostic procedures, e.g Pacemaker insertion, Angiography, Dobutamine Stress Echo and also provide both pre and post procedure care.
About Us
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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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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA 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 June 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, Part-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0228
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated nurse and whilst previous experience is desirable full training will be given. A compassionate and caring nature alongside excellent communication, clinical leadership, sound decision making and organisational skills are essential for this position
Demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care
To provide pre and post procedure care and to assist Medical Staff with Cardiology diagnostic day case procedures including, Angiography, Pacemaker Insertion, TOE and Dobutamine Stress Test
To be involved in service development in collaboration with Department Manager/Charge Nurse and colleagues within the Multi Disciplinary Team
To promote and engage in a nurse-led environment ensuring that care is delivered as per trust policies and procedures and in accordance with evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
Job Description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated nurse and whilst previous experience is desirable full training will be given. A compassionate and caring nature alongside excellent communication, clinical leadership, sound decision making and organisational skills are essential for this position
Demonstrate a high standard of practice in assessing, implementing and evaluating patient care
To provide pre and post procedure care and to assist Medical Staff with Cardiology diagnostic day case procedures including, Angiography, Pacemaker Insertion, TOE and Dobutamine Stress Test
To be involved in service development in collaboration with Department Manager/Charge Nurse and colleagues within the Multi Disciplinary Team
To promote and engage in a nurse-led environment ensuring that care is delivered as per trust policies and procedures and in accordance with evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Post registration experience desirable, but training will be given.
* Experience of clinical audit
Qualifications
Essential
* RGN
* Diploma/Degree
* Excellent standards of nursing care
Desirable
* Teaching/ mentoring qualification
* Relevant post qualification experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent communication skills.
* Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance issues.
* Experience of using EPR on a regular basis
* Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
* Experience in an interventional setting eg. Cardiac Cath. Lab, X-Ray, Theatres/anaesthetics
* Experience in Cardiology
* Clinical Skills IV cannulation, venepuncture, ECG.
Statutory Registration
Essential
* UK RGN NMC registration
* DBS clearance
Person Specification
Essential
* UK RGN NMC registration
* DBS clearance
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) #J-18808-Ljbffr