Job Summary
The Community Children's Nursing Team (CCNT) in Gateshead are looking for a dynamic, hardworking Band 5 paediatric nurse to work with the team on secondment for a period of 12 months. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of an effective Children's Nursing service that is provided by a team of highly skilled practitioners. The team deliver clinical support to families, children and young people in their own homes or community.
Main duties of the job
Works collaboratively with other local health care professionals/providers to maintain high quality care and promote practice that is child and family focused within the locality.
To supervise students and delegate work appropriately according to skill mix ensuring maintenance of safety within the community.
To assess the health and health related needs of patients, clients, their families and other carers and identify and initiate appropriate steps for effective care for the individuals and groups.
To assess and treat specific diseases in accordance with agreed medical protocols.
To assess, plan, provide and evaluate specialist clinical nursing care to meet care needs of individual patients and carers in their own homes.
To oversee the provision of individual patient care by personal participation in order to maintain skills as an expert practitioner and provide an effective role model for the nursing team and others in the multi-disciplinary team.
To analyse and evaluate personal clinical performance in a reflective manner to ensure continued personal and professional development and the maintenance of an up-to-date knowledge base.
To work with Trust policies and procedures that ensure patient safety at all times
To work as specialist practitioner within a multi-disciplinary of an integrated workforce that is based in the community.
About Us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
Job Description
Job responsibilities
NMC Registered Childrens Nurse
Able to work without direct supervision
Competent in the use of IT systems, such as Microsoft office
Experience of supporting clinical audit
Experience of clinical supervision
Experience of proactive multidisciplinary working and collaboration
Good Communication and organisational skills
Experience of working in the NHS in a provider organization
Car Owner/Driver- capable of independent travel across Gateshead
Job Description
Job responsibilities
NMC Registered Childrens Nurse
Able to work without direct supervision
Competent in the use of IT systems, such as Microsoft office
Experience of supporting clinical audit
Experience of clinical supervision
Experience of proactive multidisciplinary working and collaboration
Good Communication and organisational skills
Experience of working in the NHS in a provider organization
Car Owner/Driver- capable of independent travel across Gateshead
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
NMC Registered Paediatric Nurse
Desirable
Able to facilitate the learning of students
Essential
Experience
Experience of using microsoft word, outlook and excel
Essential
Skills
Good communication skills
Able to demonstrate ICORE values
UK driving license and car available to use for work
Person Specification
Essential
Good communication skills
Able to demonstrate ICORE values
UK driving license and car available to use for work
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
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
Employer's website
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