South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

District Nurse

The closing date is 21 August 2025

Job summary

THIS VACANCY IS RINGFENCED TO CURRENT DISTRICT NURSING STUDENTS AT STSFT.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation delivering Acute and Community services. As an Integrated Trust, we strive to provide care that is judged as excellent by our patients. Our district nursing teams are integrated with Local Authority services and co-ordinate care for individuals to enable them to live healthily and independently in their own homes. We are seeking full time and part time highly motivated SP District Nurses, to join the District Nursing Teams across South Tyneside and Sunderland. You will be involved in the provision of high-quality nursing assessments and be responsible for the delivery of clinical care. The ability to communicate positively at all levels will be an essential attribute of the post holder, as well as a flexible self-confident approach to work. The post holder will have the knowledge and experience to provide a valuable contribution to the development of more flexible and innovative working both within the team and across organisations in the statutory and non-statutory sector.

Main duties of the job

You will be involved in the provision of high-quality nursing assessments and be responsible for the delivery of clinical care for a defined caseload of patients. The ability to communicate positively at all levels will be an essential attribute of the post holder, as well as a flexible self-confident approach to work. The post holder will have the knowledge and experience to provide a valuable contribution to the development of more flexible and innovative working both within the team and across organisations in the statutory and non-statutory sector. In return for your commitment to team working we will offer you a comprehensive induction and preceptorship package and support in personal and professional development within the appraisal process. A recognised qualification relevant to the speciality is essential. Car driver /access to a car is essential.

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 8,600 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

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CMNM-0825-21

Job locations

Clarendon

Windmill Way

Hebburn

Tyne and Wear

NE31 1AT

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Brinkburn Crescent

Houghton Le Spring

Tyne and Wear

DH4 5HB

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Borough Road

Sunderland

SR1 2HJ

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Grindon Lane

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR3 4EN

Bunny Hill Primary Care Centre

Hylton Lane

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR5 4BW

Washington Primary Care Centre

Parkway

Washington

Tyne And Wear

NE38 7QZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The post-holder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload and for taking continuing responsibility for the development and delivery of programmes of care, being responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of patient care needs.

To prioritise and delegate work appropriately, monitoring and ensuring safe working practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To prioritise and delegate work appropriately, monitoring and ensuring safe working practice.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Leadership skills.
Evidence of on-going professional development, willingness to maintain and extend skills and knowledge, and an ability to share and influence the scope and reach of the Integrated Care Team.
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in order to forge relationships with colleagues and others for the benefit of patient care and caseload co-ordination.
Expert assessment, analytical, interpretation and clinical decision making skills.
IT skills and knowledge.
Car driver.

Desirable

Caseload management skills.
Condition specific qualification e.g. Tissue Viability / Palliative Care.

Experience

Essential

Ability organise workload and work autonomously and within a team.
Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment.

Desirable

Leadership role experience.
Complex caseload management.
Multi-agency working experience.
Ability to undertake research.
Extensive community experience.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse.
Specialist Practitioner Qualification.
Extended Nursing skills.

Desirable

Teaching qualification.
Independent Prescriber.
Extended Clinical skills.
Ability to undertake audit.
Supplementary Prescriber.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Leadership skills.
Evidence of on-going professional development, willingness to maintain and extend skills and knowledge, and an ability to share and influence the scope and reach of the Integrated Care Team.
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in order to forge relationships with colleagues and others for the benefit of patient care and caseload co-ordination.
Expert assessment, analytical, interpretation and clinical decision making skills.
IT skills and knowledge.
Car driver.

Desirable

Caseload management skills.
Condition specific qualification e.g. Tissue Viability / Palliative Care.

Experience

Essential

Ability organise workload and work autonomously and within a team.
Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment.

Desirable

Leadership role experience.
Complex caseload management.
Multi-agency working experience.
Ability to undertake research.
Extensive community experience.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse.
Specialist Practitioner Qualification.
Extended Nursing skills.

Desirable

Teaching qualification.
Independent Prescriber.
Extended Clinical skills.
Ability to undertake audit.
Supplementary Prescriber.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clarendon

Windmill Way

Hebburn

Tyne and Wear

NE31 1AT

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

Clarendon

Windmill Way

Hebburn

Tyne and Wear

NE31 1AT

Employer's website

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