South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
District Nurse

The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
We are seeking highly motivated SPQ District Nurses, to join the Integrated Care Community Teams across South Tyneside and Sunderland. You will be involved in the provision of high quality nursing assessments and be responsible for the delivery of clinical care. The ability to communicate positively at all levels will be an essential attribute of the post holder, as well as a flexible self-confident approach to work.

The post holder will have the knowledge and experience to provide a valuable contribution to the development of more flexible and innovative working both within the team and across organisations in the statutory and non-statutory sector. In return for your commitment to team working we will offer you a comprehensive induction and preceptorship package and support in personal and professional development within the appraisal process. A recognised qualification relevant to the speciality is essential.

Car driver /access to a car is essential

Main duties of the job
The post-holder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload and for taking continuing responsibility for the development and delivery of programmes of care, being responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of patient care needs.

To manage and support junior staff by prioritising and delegating work appropriately, monitoring and ensuring safe working practices.

Act as a clinical leader within the integrated teams, further understanding within the team of strategies to manage risk, plan for foreseeable events, and utilise self-care approaches.

Demonstrate a high level of clinical judgement and leadership, acting autonomously in a variety of contexts across the health and social care economy.

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 / 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.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro-rata for part time hours)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: C9155-CMNM-1126-43
Job locations: Clarendon, Windmill Way, HEBBURN, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1AT, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

The post-holder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload and for taking continuing responsibility for the development and delivery of programmes of care, being responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of patient care needs.

To prioritise and delegate work appropriately, monitoring and ensuring safe working practice.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Specialist Practitioner Qualification
• Extended Nursing skills

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Independent Prescriber
• Extended Clinical skills
• Ability to undertake audit
• Supplementary Prescriber

Experience
Essential

• Ability organise workload and work autonomously and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex / changing environment

Desirable

• Leadership role experience
• Complex caseload management
• Multi-agency working experience
• Ability to undertake research
• Extensive community experience

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Leadership skills
• Evidence of on-going professional development, willingness to maintain and extend skills and knowledge, and an ability to share and influence the scope and reach of the Integrated Care Team
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in order to forge relationships with colleagues and others for the benefit of patient care and caseload coordination
• Expert assessment, analytical, interpretation and clinical decision making skills
• IT skills and knowledge
• Car driver

Desirable

• Caseload management skills
• Condition specific qualification e.g. Tissue Viability / Palliative Care

Physical Skills
Essential

• Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Clarendon, Windmill Way, HEBBURN, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1AT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron, Holly Gunn, Holly.gunn@nhs.net

Supporting documents
Discover South Tyneside, Discover Sunderland, Staff Benefits, Trust Vision and Values, Equality Diversity and Inclusion at our Trust, Pathway to Excellence Programme for Nurses and Midwives, Nursing in the Community

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