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Community Registered Nurse

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

SUNDERLAND, SR3 4DE · Hebburn, NE31 1AT · WASHINGTON, NE38 7QZ · Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5GU · SUNDERLAND, SR5 4BW · SUNDERLAND, SR1 2HJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

We are looking for individuals who can be part of our fast-moving, innovative and ambitious teams, dedicated to supporting the residents of Sunderland...

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 workforces 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.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working in anacute hospital or community healthcare setting

Desirable: - Recent experience of working as a registered nurse

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

Desirable: - Venepuncture and cannulation competency

Qualifications

Essential: - Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified; - Driving license

Desirable: - Degree in Nursing; - Clinical Teaching experience; - Mentorship preparation; - Teaching qualification

Physical Skills

Essential: - Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy; - Car driver

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

12 October 2026

Last checked

14 October 2026

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About the employer

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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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