Registered Nurse - Cardiology and Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU)

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for their Cardiology and Emergency Assessment Unit. This role offers a chance to join a compassionate team focused on delivering high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills while being part of a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional development through a structured preceptorship program, this position is perfect for both newly qualified nurses and those with experience. Join a team that values respect, fairness, and a positive culture in healthcare.

Benefits

Fitness Centre Access

Childcare Coordinator Support

Flexible Working Policy

Career Progression Opportunities

Training and Education Support

Qualifications

• Must be an NMC Registered Adult Nurse or due to qualify soon.
• Recent experience in EAU or cardiology preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Supervise non-registered staff and provide leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Trust values and policies.

Skills

Effective Communication

Leadership Skills

Compassionate Care

IT Competence (Microsoft Office)

Ability to Work Without Supervision

Education

Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult Nurse)

Diploma in Health Related Study

Degree in Nursing Studies or Healthcare Related Subject

Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor Training

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Cardiology and Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU)

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Are you a registered nurse or a nursing student who has recentlyqualified or due to qualify within the next month?If so, we would encourage you to apply to joinour highly professional nursing team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSFoundation Trust.

We have vacancies within theEmergency Assessment Unit (EAU) and Ward 6 (Cardiology) on the South Tynesidesite (Full-time / Part-time).

You must be an NMCRegistered Adult Nurse or a nursing student due to qualify within the nextmonth. RecentRN or student management experience on an EAU / cardiology ward is preferred but not essential.

For both roles we are looking for nurses whoare enthusiastic and motivated, who can demonstrate a caring and compassionateattitude, who have a desire to provide high quality, effective and efficientpatient care.

You must work well in ateam and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, andrelatives/carers. You will be required to be receptive to change, dynamic anddemonstrate active assistance and support when working as part of a team.

If you are a new registrant, you will besupported through our 12-month multi-professional preceptorship programme byour Preceptorship Lead and in clinical practice by an allocated and experiencedclinical practitioner. We will provide guidance, support, andfeedback throughout your transitional period while you develop the necessaryknowledge and skills to become a confident and competent practitioner.

Main duties of the job

Aspart of the role you will be responsible and accountablefor the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care forpatients designated to your care. You will be expected to supervisenon-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of thedelegation, and always work to the NMC code and Trust policies and procedures.

You will be expected to provide effective leadership and assist with the managementand organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager orjunior sister / charge nurse, whilst complying with the Trusts vision, valuesand behavioural compact.

You musthave the ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentiousinformation and be able to work as part of a team as well as the ability to workwithout supervision. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication andleadership skills and be competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.

You must also have a good understanding and knowledge basisof national health and social care policy.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 16th June 2025, and shortlisted candidates must be able to attend a face-to-face interview.

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 STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 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, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job responsibilities

• To be responsible and accountablefor the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patientsdesignated to their care.
• To always work to the NMC Code.
• To supervise non-registered staffas stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
• Provide effective leadership and assistwith the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence ofthe 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 DETAILS OF THE POST.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified
• Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification
• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent)
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience

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 social care policy
• Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation

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

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearpro rata for part-time