Staff Nurse

Job summary

Are you friendly, enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to working as part of a team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our well-established teams within our Community Hospitals.

We currently have a mixture of permanent and 3-month temporary opportunities available:

• Ward 2, Shotley Bridge Hospital
• 1 Permanent Post
• 2 Temporary Posts (3 months)
• Chester-le-Street Community Hospital
• Permanent Post Available
• Weardale Community Hospital
• Permanent Posts Available

Our wards are rehabilitation units where nursing and therapy teams work closely together to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on delivering an integrated approach that supports patients to achieve the best possible outcomes and maximise their independence.

As a team, we continually strive to deliver excellent standards of care. This commitment is reflected in the positive feedback we regularly receive from patients, relatives, and carers who have experienced our services.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and rewarding environment, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

Come and join us and make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality patient care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional patient documentation.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Coordinate and deliver safe, effective admissions and discharges.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and support other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team whilst demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently when required.
• Contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promote patient dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times.
• Support rehabilitation goals and work closely with therapy colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

• We are looking for individuals who are caring, motivated, flexible, and committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care. In return, you will join a supportive team environment with opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.

  If you are passionate about making a difference and helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals, we would love to hear from you.

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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Please note that we may close any vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Details

Date posted

12 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2627-NP-N614

Job locations

Chester Le Street Community Hospital

Front Street

CHESTER LE STREET

County Durham

DH3 3AT

United Kingdom

Shotley Bridge General Hospital

CONSETT

County Durham

DH8 0NB

United Kingdom

Weardale Community Hospital

Stanhope

BISHOP AUCKLAND

County Durham

DL13 2JR

United Kingdom