Newly Qualified Staff Nurse

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 April 2025

Job summary

South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB), under the umbrella of the Integrated Care System (ICS), is looking to recruit enthusiastic newly qualified registered nurses who are due to qualify between July 2025 and December 2025, to provide high quality, nursing care at one of five NHS trusts within the SY&B region:

  • Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust
  • Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS Foundation Trust
  • The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
  • Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust - Intermediate Care Wards and Community Health Care services only
  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Please note that each organisation above will place a separate advert and you should therefore apply on each of the adverts for the organisations that you are interested in. We encourage you to take your time to complete your application as applications will be scored based on the shortlisting criteria; these scores will be used as the basis to determine shortlisted candidates and for allocation to areas of high demand as there is usually no requirement to attend an interview. The allocations to vacancies will be undertaken centrally by all the above organisations and one offer will be made to successful candidates. Please therefore confirm your preferences within your application and make clear your expected qualifying date.

Once you have completed your nurse training, your qualification must then lead directly to obtaining NMC registration as confirmed by the training provider.Please note this advert is specifically for newly qualified Staff Nurse applicants and applies only to those individuals that have not previously worked as a Staff Nurse or equivalent grade. Candidates that have worked as a Staff Nurse or equivalent grade previously, would not be eligible to apply and would need to apply instead on any advertised experienced Staff Nurse vacancies.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team, providing continuity of care according to the local models of care. You will complete the employing Trust's Preceptorship package

During the preceptorship period you will have the opportunity to provide care across your chosen pathway where you will be encouraged to identify your strengths and highlight the areas requiring further development for the benefit of the patients in your care. This in turn will enable you to become a confident and competent nurse, practicing in accordance with the NMC Code (2018) and give you the opportunity to prepare for your first NMC Revalidation in 3 years' time.

Within each Trust the Preceptorship Lead will provide you with ongoing support with any additional training needs throughout the programme.

About us

Our goal is for South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to be the best place to work and to achieve this we engage with and listen to our staff, to understand their needs. We are proud to support all individuals to work flexibly so they can maintain a good work life balance and provide support as a carer or parent. We value our diverse staff and are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/ pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

190-9000-NQN

Job locations

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Current level one NMC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
  • Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
  • Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
  • Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation / Keyboard/computer skills
  • Evidenced of inter-professional working
  • Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values

Desirable

  • Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area and other clinical areas

PROUD Values

Essential

  • Demonstrates PROUD Values
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Current level one NMC registration

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates knowledge of policies, practices and procedures e.g.NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to patient care

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
  • Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
  • Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
  • Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation / Keyboard/computer skills
  • Evidenced of inter-professional working
  • Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values

Desirable

  • Provides learning and development to other professionals within own work area and other clinical areas

PROUD Values

Essential

  • Demonstrates PROUD Values

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Recruitment Team

sth.centralrecruitment@nhs.net

01143052500

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa/ pro rata for part time staff

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

190-9000-NQN

Job locations

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Supporting documents

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