South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Children's Nurse
The closing date is 27 November 2026
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Job summary
Highly motivated and 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 yrs 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

Main duties of the job
We are looking for staff:

• 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
• To 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 upon their 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 / 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: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9155-FCNM-1126-42
Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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 requirements of delegation.
Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NMC Registered Childrens Nurse or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
Desirable
Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
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
Physical Skills
Essential
Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in an acute hospital or Community healthcare setting
Desirable
Recent experience of working as a registered childrens 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.

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: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, June Innes, june.innes@nhs.net

Supporting documents
Supporting links: 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

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