South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Community Registered Nurse

The closing date is 04 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for individuals who can be part of our fast-moving, innovative and ambitious teams, dedicated to supporting the residents of South Tyneside & Sunderland to manage their own health both at home and in our dedicated clinics.

As well as caring for people in their own homes, we also operate clinic environments for enhanced wound care .

No two days are the same in the friendlyDistrict Nursing Teams. New team members are supported with a comprehensive induction programme to The Trust and to our locality, we have a great preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses too!

Main duties of the job

Main duties are to provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy, dignity whilst promoting and embodying the Trust's values. Undertake assessments of patients care needs and develop programmes of care as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team. As a Community Staff Nurse, you would manage acute and chronic nursing needs, be able to develop strong, therapeutic relationships with your patients and work closely with community partners to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

You'd be supporting people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, helping to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital as well as delivering exceptional end of life care including symptom management and help in identifying and achieving people's preferences.

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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year 26/27 Pay Award Pending £32,073 - £39,043 (Pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CMNM-0226-23

Job locations

Clarendon

Windmill Way

Hebburn

NE31 1AT

Grindon Lane Primary Care Centre

Grindon Lane

Sunderland

SR3 4EN

Bunnyhill Primary Care Centre

Hylton Lane

Sunderland

SR5 4BW

Washington Primary Care Centre

Parkway

Washington

Tyne And Wear

NE38 7QZ

Houghton Primary Care Centre

Brinkburn Crescent

Durham

Houghton Le Spring

DH4 5GU

Riverview Health Centre

Borough Road

Sunderland

SR1 1XW

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

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Job description

Job responsibilities

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Person Specification

Physical skills

Essential

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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a registered nurse

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Level 1adult nurse) or evidence of
qualification if newly qualified
Driving license

Desirable

Degree in Nursing
Clinical Teaching experience
Mentorship preparation
Teaching qualification

Person Specification

Physical skills

Essential

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

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a registered nurse

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Level 1adult nurse) or evidence of
qualification if newly qualified
Driving license

Desirable

Degree in Nursing
Clinical Teaching experience
Mentorship preparation
Teaching qualification

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).