Registered Nurse (Children)

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Registered Nurse (Children) for a part-time role in a pediatric ward. Your responsibilities will include assessing and delivering holistic care to young patients, alongside supervising staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and must be an NMC Registered Children's Nurse or newly qualified. The position offers a salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum pro-rata, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Access to a fitness centre

Education and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working as a registered children's nurse.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care needs.
• Act as named nurse for a defined group of patients.
• Take charge of the Ward in absence of the responsible person.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT competency

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Degree in Nursing studies or healthcare-related subject (UK equivalent)

NMC Registered Childrens Nurse

Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training

Job description

Go back South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse (Children)

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Part-time (33 hours per week) Post available on our Paediatric ward.

Ward F63 19‑bed Paediatric surgical ward (0‑17 years).

We are seeking a confident and competent Applicant who will provide the highest standard of holistic care to babies, children, young people and their families. You must have excellent communication skills and be innovative in your approach.

Our Paeds wards have well‑developed and organised teams offering a 24‑hour service, 365 days per year. Working on a rota to meet Service needs, ensuring highest standards of care.

Family Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop.

Many here work flexibly and we support flexible approaches where possible. Enquire to see how you may work flexibly in this role.

If you are interested in our fantastic team we welcome your Application.

THIS VACANCY IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL NURSES WISHING TO JOIN THE TRUST AS AN ADAPTATION NURSE. THESE VACANCIES WOULD BE ADVERTISED VIA NHS JOBS IF THEY ARISE.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care needs without direct supervision. Required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff.

Act as named nurse for a defined group of patients taking lead responsibility for the co‑ordination and delivery of their care from admission to discharge.

Take charge of Ward for span of duty in absence of person with continuing responsibility.

Nurse‑in‑charge of patient caseload/area, directly responsible for ensuring cleanliness standards maintained in area throughout shift.

Most likely Offered on rotational basis. Ability to work as part of team as well as own initiative without constant supervision. Need excellent interpersonal skills. Computer skills required. Flexibility and reliability required.

About us

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 people's 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 workforce 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.

Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for patients designated to your care.

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

Other

• Please provide a contact telephone number.

Physical Skills

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

Experience

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

Skills & 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.
• Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Childrens Nurse, or evidence of qualification if newly‑qualified.
• Degree in Nursing studies or healthcare‑related subject (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

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

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro‑rata for part‑time