Registered Nurse - Outpatients
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Washington, NE38 7QNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
An Opportunity has arisen for a motivated RN with excellent communication skills to join our General Outpatient team at Washington Galleries Outpatien...
The successful candidate will be based at Washington Galleries Health Centre, however, will be required to work at any of our sites which includes Chester Wing Outpatient Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital, South Tyneside (ST) Hospital, Palmer hospital, Moorlands within South Tyneside hospital and Community Clinics in Sunderland and South Tyneside districts.
The shift patterns are usually 8am-5.30pm Monday to Friday.
You will be joining a team across sites of Senior Nurses/RNs and HCAs who are dedicated to providing the highest standards of patient care. Working with Clinicians and AHP from a wide range of specialties you will provide Nursing support to a diversity of patient caseloads. There are opportunities to develop within the OP setting and to attend related study days locally and nationally.
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 an acute hospital or community healthcare setting
Desirable: - Recent experience of working as a registered nurse
Physical Skills
Essential: - Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
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
- Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification
Desirable
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
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
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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