Community Registered Nurse

Community Registered Nurse

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 March 2026

We are looking for individuals who can be part of our fast-moving, innovative and ambitious teams, dedicated to supporting the residents of South Tyneside & Sunderland to manage their own health both at home and in our dedicated clinics.

As well as caring for people in their own homes, we also operate clinic environments for enhanced wound care.

No two days are the same in the friendly District Nursing Teams. New team members are supported with a comprehensive induction programme to The Trust and to our locality, we have a great preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses too!

Main duties are to provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy, dignity whilst promoting and embodying the Trust's values. Undertake assessments of patients' care needs and develop programmes of care as part of the wider multi‑disciplinary care team. As a Community Staff Nurse, you would manage acute and chronic nursing needs, be able to develop strong, therapeutic relationships with your patients and work closely with community partners to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

You'd be supporting people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, helping to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital as well as delivering exceptional end-of-life care including symptom management and help in identifying and achieving people's preferences.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

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 workforce's 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.
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To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care. To always work to the NMC Code. To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation. Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse.

To comply with the trust's vision, values and behavioural compact.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

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

• 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
• Venepuncture and cannulation competency

• Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting
• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
• Driving license
• Degree in Nursing
• Clinical Teaching experience
• Teaching qualification

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year 26/27 Pay Award Pending £32,073 - £39,043 (Pro rata if part time)