Registered Nurse (Generic Adults)

Job summary

Are you a qualified nurse looking for a new challenge, or a third year nursing student due to qualify in March 2023? If so, why not join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT), on our path to excellence?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses to gain experience and contribute to the excellent standards of care we strive to deliver at STSFT.

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.

The successful candidate 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.

As a new registrant, or a registrant moving into the NHS for the first time, you will be supported through our six month multi-professional Preceptorship programme, by our Preceptorship Lead and in clinical practice by an allocated and experienced clinical practitioner (a preceptor). We will provide guidance, support and feedback throughout your transitional period, while you develop the necessary knowledge and skills in becoming a confident and competent practitioner.

Main duties of the job

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

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

With the ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, you will work as part of a team as well as working without supervision. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication and leadership skills, be competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office and have a good understanding and knowledge base of national health and social care policy.

Interviews will be held on Saturday 21st January 2023, as part of our Career & Recruitment Event.

This vacancy is not suitable for international nurses wishing to join the Trust as an adaptation nurse. These vacancies will be advertised via NHS Jobs when they arise.

About us

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). 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. STSFT is committed to respect, fairness and civility. We promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture and working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and 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.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000. 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, interpreting and translation provider and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR47TP

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR47TP

Employer's website

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

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