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County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Staff Nurse

The closing date is 13 November 2026

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Childrens nurse to join our Childrens Outpatient Team. This role is part time.

The department delivers over 34,000 appointments per year, running a combined total of 19.5 days per week from 5 different sites at:

University Hospital North Durham (UHND)

Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)

Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)

Chester le Street Community Hospital (CLS)

Stanley Primary Care Centre (SPCC)

Main duties of the job

In addition to supporting clinics delivered by Consultants, Nurse Specialists and a range of other professionals from Paediatrics and other care groups, you'll be performing/supporting a wide range of clinical investigations/procedures, including:

Paediatric phlebotomy (for secondary care and all GP surgeries in County Durham and Darlington)

Urgent child protection medical assessments 5 days per week

Nurse led allergy skin prick testing

Oral food challenges

Patient education and the development of emergency care plans

Historic sexual abuse examination/investigations

Administration of monoclonal antibodies

Endocrine tests

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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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

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

Details

Date posted

30 October 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

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2627-RP-N459

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work autonomously and above all who is passionate about providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a range of new skills.

This is a Trust wide role. The base site is Durham and Chester le street hospitals , however there will be there requirement that the successful applicant is able to travel to all sites as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who is flexible, dynamic and motivated, is able to work autonomously and above all who is passionate about providing care that is right first, every time. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a range of new skills.

This is a Trust wide role. The base site is Durham and Chester le street hospitals , however there will be there requirement that the successful applicant is able to travel to all sites as required.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Click here Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)

Qualifications

Essential

• RN (Child)
• Evidence of continuing professional development/study

Desirable

• Venepuncture training and
• competence
• Mentorship/ teaching and assessing
• in Clinical Practice qualification
• Health related diploma/degree

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
• Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to
• work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary
• team.
• Excellent written and verbal
• communication skills

Desirable

• Experience working in Childrens
• Outpatients
• Safeguarding children experience
• Previous nursing experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
• Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
• Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
• Ability to manage own workload
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Competent in skin prick testing

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Click here Active 1st Level NMC Registration (RN Child)

Qualifications

Essential

• RN (Child)
• Evidence of continuing professional development/study

Desirable

• Venepuncture training and
• competence
• Mentorship/ teaching and assessing
• in Clinical Practice qualification
• Health related diploma/degree

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
• Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to
• work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary
• team.
• Excellent written and verbal
• communication skills

Desirable

• Experience working in Childrens
• Outpatients
• Safeguarding children experience
• Previous nursing experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to recognise an unwell child and escalate accordingly
• Ability to deliver education to children and families to promote supported self management
• Current knowledge of Safeguarding Children Legislation, Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and support health care assistant staff
• Ability to manage own workload
• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Competent in skin prick testing

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

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister

Catherine Oliver

[email protected]

07350395365

Details

Date posted

30 October 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

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2627-RP-N459

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

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