South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Children's Registered Nurse

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Job summary

37.5 hour post is available on our paediatric ward

F65 12 bedded medical ward (0-2 years)

Highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals are sought, who will be able to participate and assist with the care of babies & infants from the age range of 0 2 yrs years on our busy in-patient paediatric wards. The post is available on the medical/emergency ward. You will be expected to provide support to children and their families during their stay in hospital.

The paediatric wards here at Sunderland Royal Hospital have a well-developed and organised team that offers a 24hr service, 365 days of the year. You will be required to work on a rota to meet the service needs and to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered. Posts are expected to be offered on a rotational basis. Ability to work as part of a team as well as working upon their own initiative without constant supervision. To have excellent interpersonal skills. Computer skills are required. Looking for flexible, well-motivated, dynamic, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals.

Main duties of the job

Family Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.

If you are interested in becoming part of our fantastic team, then we would welcome your application.

We are looking for staff:

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care needs without direct supervision. Will be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff

Act as a named nurse for a defined group of patients taking lead responsibility for the coordination and delivery of their care from admission to discharge

To take charge of the ward for a span of duty in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility

As nurse in charge of a patient caseload/area, is directly responsible for ensuring that cleanliness standards are maintained in that area throughout the shift

When taking charge of the ward for a span of duty, is directly responsible for ensuring that cleanliness standards are maintained in the entire ward throughout the shift.

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

21 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-FCNM-1025-19

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionatenursing care for to their care.

To always work to the NMC Code

To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements ofdelegation

Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of theward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionatenursing care for to their care.

To always work to the NMC Code

To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements ofdelegation

Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of theward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an Acute Hospital or community Healthcare setting.

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a registered childrens nurse.

Physical Skills

Essential

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

Skills & 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.

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Children's Nurse or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.

Desirable

Degree in Nursing.
Clinical Teaching experience.
Mentorship preparation.
Teaching qualification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an Acute Hospital or community Healthcare setting.

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a registered childrens nurse.

Physical Skills

Essential

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

Skills & 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.

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Children's Nurse or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.

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.