Staff Nurse

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Nicholas Hospital Town Newcastle upon Tyne Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/01/2026 23:59

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Always improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic, experienced Band5 Staff Nurse RMN/RNLD to work within The regional Affective Disorder inpatient Service on Gibside Ward

The Regional Affective Disorders Service (RADS) provides specialist assessments and treatments to people with difficult to treat mood disorders e.g. bipolar disorder and major depressive disorders. The ward team provide interventions for people with the most complex conditions, with a focus on optimising drug treatments beyond the usual
guidelines

Gibside ward is the inpatient facility of RADS, a 10 bedded unit nursing both male and female patients.
9 inpatient beds for patients with mood disorders. Gibside ward and the Addictions Team have one bed dedicated to the detox service and will work together to support patients through a detoxification.

Successful applicants must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. Applicants should have an interest in working within the Affective disorder and the detoxification service. Applicants should have a current NMC registration

You will work in a highly supportive team and will be encouraged to access training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, and needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence-based nursing care.

Active involvement in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.

Must be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective…