Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality, person-centered care to patients in both home and clinic settings. This role involves managing both acute and chronic nursing needs, and the ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and current NMC registration. Exceptional support and training will be provided as part of a dedicated team committed to high standards of patient care.

Benefits

Access to high-quality education and training

Flexible working opportunities

Fitness Centre at site

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.
• Supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC.
• Provide effective leadership in the absence of the Ward manager.

Skills

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

Knowledge of national health and evidence based guidelines

Venepuncture and cannulation competency

Education

Degree in Nursing

Current NMC Registration (Level1 adult nurse)

Teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for individuals who can be part of our fast-moving, innovative and ambitious teams, dedicated to supporting the residents of ST to manage their own health both at home and in our dedicated clinics.

As well as caring for people in their own homes, we also operate clinic environments for enhanced wound care.

No two days are the same in the friendly ST District Nursing Teams. New team members are supported with a comprehensive induction programme to The Trust and to our locality, we have a great preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses too!

Community Staff Nurse

The closing date is 24 October 2025

Main duties of the job

Main 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.

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 8,600 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.

Job responsibilities

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

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.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Skills and 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
• Knowledge of evidence based guidelines
• Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration (Level1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
• Driving license.
• Degree in Nursing.
• Clinical Teaching experience.
• Teaching qualification.

Experience

• Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
• Recent experience of working as a registered 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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust