• Job Description

  Req#: C9155-CRNM-0525-14?language=en&page=4&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a registered nurse or a nursing student who has recently qualified or due to qualify within the next month?If so, we would encourage you to apply to join our highly professional nursing team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

  We have vacancies within the Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) and Ward 6 (Cardiology) on the South Tyneside site (Full-time / Part-time).

  You must be an NMC Registered Adult Nurse or a nursing student due to qualify within the next month. Recent RN or student management experience on an EAU / cardiology ward is preferred but not essential.

  For both roles we are looking for nurses who are enthusiastic and motivated, who can demonstrate a caring and compassionate attitude, who have a desire to provide high quality, effective and efficient patient care.

  You must work well in a team and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and relatives/carers. You will be required to be receptive to change, dynamic and demonstrate active assistance and support when working as part of a team.

  If you are a new registrant, you will be supported through our 12-month multi-professional preceptorship programme by our Preceptorship Lead and in clinical practice by an allocated and experienced clinical practitioner. We will provide guidance, support, and feedback throughout your transitional period while you develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become a confident and competent practitioner.

  Main duties of the job

  As part of the role you will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to your care. You will be expected to supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of the delegation, and always work to the NMC code and Trust policies and procedures.

  You will be expected to provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager or junior sister / charge nurse, whilst complying with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

  You must have the ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information and be able to work as part of a team as well as the ability to work without supervision. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills and be competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.

  You must also have a good understanding and knowledge basis of national health and social care policy.

  Interviews are scheduled to take place on 16th June 2025, and shortlisted candidates must be able to attend a face-to-face interview.

  About us

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  One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

  We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

  The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

  Date posted

  06 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata for part-time

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  C9155-CRNM-0525-14

  Job locations

  South Tyneside District Hospital

  Harton Lane

  South Shields

  Tyne and Wear

  NE34 0PL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.
  • To always work to the NMC Code.
  • To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
  • Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
  • To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.
  • To always work to the NMC Code.
  • To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
  • Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
  • To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
  • Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification

  Desirable

  • Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
  • Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
  • Able to work without supervision
  • Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Knowledge of national health and social care policy
  • Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting

  Desirable

  • Recent experience of working as a registered nurse

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
  • Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification

  Desirable

  • Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
  • Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
  • Able to work without supervision
  • Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Knowledge of national health and social care policy
  • Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting

  Desirable

  • Recent experience of working as a registered nurse

  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).

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  South Tyneside District Hospital

  Harton Lane

  South Shields

  Tyne and Wear

  NE34 0PL

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  South Tyneside District Hospital

  Harton Lane

  South Shields

  Tyne and Wear

  NE34 0PL

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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