South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Children's Registered Nurse
The closing date is 04 November 2025
37.5 hour post on our paediatric ward (F6512 bedded medical ward, 0-2 years).
Highly motivated individuals are sought to participate and assist with the care of babies & infants aged 0-2 years on our busy in‑patient paediatric wards. The post is on the medical/emergency ward. You will be expected to provide support to children and their families during their stay in hospital.
The paediatric wards at Sunderland Royal Hospital have a well‑developed and organised team that offers a 24‑hour service, 365 days a year. Posts are offered on a rotational basis. You will need to work on a rota and maintain the highest standards of care.
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/or 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.
About us
We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or age. We are committed to supporting staff with flexible working and encouraging a compassionate, caring and positive culture under our Surname Team One Trust ethos.
Job responsibilities
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care and to work to the NMC Code.
To supervise non‑registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation and provide effective leadership and assistance with the management and organisation of the ward or department.
To comply with the Trust’s vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
* Recent experience of working as a registered children's nurse.
Physical Skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Skills & Knowledge
* 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
* NMC Registered Children's Nurse or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
* Degree in Nursing.
* Clinical teaching experience.
* Teaching qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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