Job summary
Join our dedicated and compassionate team and make a real difference to patients' lives every day. We are looking for a motivated and caring professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, develop your clinical skills, and contribute to continuous service improvement. We value teamwork, respect, and excellence, and we are committed to supporting our staff through ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities. If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and want to work in an organisation that values its people and patients, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
As part of our team, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to patients. You will work closely with colleagues from a range of disciplines to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, ensuring patients receive the highest standards of treatment and support. The successful candidate will communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals, contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment, and support service improvement initiatives. You will be expected to uphold professional standards, maintain accurate records, participate in training and development opportunities, and contribute positively to team working. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your skills and experience within a supportive NHS organisation.

Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing for patients and their families.

The post holder will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, ensuring that clinical standards and organisational policies are always maintained. They will be expected to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and healthcare professionals, contributing to positive patient experiences and outcomes.

Key responsibilities include monitoring patients' conditions, maintaining accurate and timely records, supporting the implementation of care plans, recognising and escalating concerns appropriately, and contributing to the safe management of the clinical environment. The role also involves supporting service development, participating in audits and quality improvement activities, and helping to maintain compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards and best practice guidelines.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, compassion and teamwork in all aspects of their work. They will actively participate in mandatory training, continuing professional development and clinical supervision, ensuring their knowledge and skills remain up to date.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to develop their careers, share ideas and contribute to continuous improvement. The post holder will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive outstanding care and support while working closely with colleagues to achieve the highest standards of service delivery.

Person Specification
Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and clinical governance.
• Competent IT skills and experience using electronic patient record systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience of working in a Chemotherapy Unit/Chemotherapy Day Unit, providing care and support to patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment.
• Experience of administering chemotherapy or caring for oncology/haematology patients. willing to undertake chemotherapy training

Essential Special Requirements

• Flexible approach to working hours, including shifts, weekends and bank holidays where required.
• Ability to meet the physical and emotional demands of the role.
• Commitment to Trust values and professional standards.
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Desirable Special Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (only where required for the role).
• Ability to work across multiple sites if required.

Essential Statutory Registration

• Registered Nurse (Adult) on Part 1 of the NMC Register.
• Valid UK NMC PIN.
• Compliance with NMC revalidation requirements.

Desirable Statutory Registration

• Additional specialist professional registrations or qualifications relevant to the role.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Educated to diploma/degree level in nursing or equivalent qualification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification.
• Relevant post-registration courses (e.g. IV therapy, acute care, safeguarding).
• Leadership or management training

Essential Experience

• Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the relevant specialty/clinical area.
• Experience of supervising students, healthcare assistants or junior staff.
• Participation in quality improvement, audit or service development activities.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
Website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/

Contact
Sister Jiji Kuriakose, Jiji.kuriakose@nhs.net, 01325743938

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