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County Durham

Nursing jobs in Durham.

Nursing is the largest single source of temporary demand in UK healthcare, covering ward, theatre, critical care, community and primary care settings. Actionus books NMC-registered nurses onto locum, agency, bank and permanent roles with full compliance, revalidation checks and weekly online timesheets.

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Hiring in Durham

What the Durham market looks like.

County Durham's services run across several hospital and community sites including Durham, Darlington and Bishop Auckland, so cross-site cover is standard. Former coalfield communities carry high long-term condition prevalence, which sustains community and mental health caseloads.

Major employers in County Durham

  • —County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Durham County Council adult social care
  • —North East and North Cumbria ICB primary care networks

Also covering

Chester-le-Street · Bishop Auckland · Darlington · Consett · Newton Aycliffe · Sunderland

Typical settings

  • NHS acute wards and theatres
  • Critical care
  • Community and district nursing
  • Primary care and prisons

Common specialities

  • ITU
  • Theatre
  • A&E
  • Mental health
  • Paediatrics
  • District nursing
  • Practice nurse

Questions

Nursing work in Durham, answered.

What nursing jobs are available in Durham?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent nursing roles across Durham and the wider County Durham area, including nhs acute wards and theatres, critical care, community and district nursing. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire nurses in Durham?
Major healthcare employers in and around Durham include County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Durham County Council adult social care, North East and North Cumbria ICB primary care networks, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a nursing professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Durham?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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