South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse (Children)
The closing date is 29 October 2025
1Full time post is available on our paediatric ward
Ward F6417 bedded medical ward for 2-16 years
Enthusiastic individuals are sought, who will be able to participate and assist with the care of babies, infants and older children from the age range of 0‑16 years on our busy in‑patient paediatric wards. The post is available on the medical/emergency surgical ward. You will be expected to provide support to children and their families during their stay in hospital.
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.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care needs without direct supervision. Will be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and 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.
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.
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 on your own initiative without constant supervision. To have excellent interpersonal skills. Computer skills are required. Looking for flexible, well‑motivated, dynamic, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals.
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 and 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 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 8,600 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 Coordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
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Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
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 requirement of delegation.
Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or deputy.
To comply with the trust’s vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
* 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
* Venepuncture and cannulation competency
Qualifications
* Current NMC Registration in Children's nursing or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
* Degree in Children's Nursing
* Clinical Teaching experience
* Teaching qualification
Physical Skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Experience
* Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting
* Recent experience of working as a registered Children's nurse
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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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