Senior Staff Nurse
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Senior Staff Nurse
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Senior Staff Nurse (RMN/RNLD) in Darlington. Permanent, full-time position with salary £43,776 per year. Closing date: 05 June 2026.
Job Summary
We are looking for a professional, ambitious & confident Senior Staff Nurse (RMN)(RNLD). A rewarding role with excellent career prospects, your focus on quality of care will help us achieve our goals. Senior RMNs with interests in leadership, research & risk assessment are encouraged to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
- Lead an allocated team of nurses & support workers to ensure care and associated duties are allocated effectively and within team members competence
- Supervise junior staff in all aspects of their work and by example, teach and guide them
- Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit and improve quality
- Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
- Conduct appraisals, audits, interviews & disciplinaries
- Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals
- Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] was established in 1988. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2,864 individuals across 150 services.
Person Specification
- Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
- Experienced RMN with a current Pin number
- Capable to promote & ensure the good reputation and act as a role model
- Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices
- Able to deputise in a clinical lead role
- Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk
- Helping to empower & support all staff and promote service user independence.
Additional Details
Date posted: 06 May 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £43,776 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Job locations: Darlington, DL1 2LN
How to Apply
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