Band 5 Staff Nurse

As a band 5 staff Nurse within the Outpatients team you will work alongside a well established team of colleagues to facilitate the smooth running of clinics with in the appointed times.

Treating patients according to their individual needs and prescription, acting as their advocate.

The role will also require the supervision of the nursing team on a day to day basis, referring to the department manager when necessary and will require some time taking charge of the department in the absence of a senior member of staff., An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse within a well established General Outpatient Service based at DMH . The department provides medical and surgical specialist clinics. You will have excellent communication skills and an ability to work well as part of a team or independently where required. As the Registered Nurse on duty you will be expected to manage the day to day running of the department in the absence of the departmental sisters, and supervise junior staff and students when required. The role would suit a Registered Nurse with post-registration experience which can be utilised within the clinic setting.

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.