Registered Nurse- Community Ready Unit

Sikora Law LLC; South Shields; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits within a dedicated healthcare unit for a Band 5 Registered Nurse. This role involves working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to support patients ready for community discharge. The successful candidate will provide compassionate care, ensuring safe and timely transitions for patients. With a focus on continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery, this position is perfect for someone enthusiastic and skilled in nursing. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to staff wellbeing and career progression, where your contributions can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Access to Fitness Centre

Childcare support

High-quality education and training

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in acute hospital or community healthcare settings.
• Current NMC Registration or evidence of qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Supervise non-registered staff as per delegation requirements.
• Support community-ready patients in preventing deconditioning.

Skills

Compassionate nursing care

Communication skills

Leadership

IT competency

Experience in healthcare settings

Education

Current NMC Registration

Diploma in health-related studies

Degree in nursing or healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity within the Community Ready and Reablement Unit for a band 5 registered nurse. This unit is part of the Trust's 'One step closer to home' philosophy. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hard-working Band 5 Registered Nurse to work with the multi-disciplinary team on the Community Ready Unit. This new post is an exciting opportunity to support patients awaiting discharge.

The Community Ready Unit offers a relaxed environment for patients who are community ready and may be awaiting various community support. The successful candidate will work as part of our Transfer of Care Hub to support patients who are community ready to continue their rehabilitation potential. This unit opened in January 2024 and we are continually striving to improve the quality of our service. The post holder would be expected to work a rotation of days, nights, and weekends to meet service needs. We seek someone who is enthusiastic, creative, and positive with outstanding communication skills.

Main duties of the job

1. To be responsible and accountable for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
2. To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team ensuring appropriate interventions to improve health and independence.
3. To always work in accordance with the NMC Code.
4. To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under delegation requirements.
5. Provide effective leadership and assist with management and organization of the unit in the absence of the Ward manager or deputy.
6. To actively support safe and timely discharge of patients to their own home or residence.
7. To comply with the trust's vision, values, and behavioral expectations.

About Us

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One Team One Trust - We are committed to putting people first, providing accessible services, and fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and compassion. We support research, innovation, and addressing inequalities. We prioritize staff health and wellbeing, offering high-quality education, training, and career progression. Flexible working arrangements are supported.

We employ approximately 8,300 staff and serve a community of around 430,000 residents, with specialized services reaching up to 860,000. Our staff benefits include access to a Fitness Centre, libraries, chaplaincy, and childcare support.

The Trust will not accept applications that are AI-generated.

Post date: 25 April 2025

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year (Pro Rata for part-time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Location: South Tyneside District Hospital, South Shields, Tyne and Wear

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached full job description for detailed duties.

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Work in accordance with the NMC Code.
• Supervise non-registered staff as per delegation requirements.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Ward Manager or Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Support community-ready patients in preventing deconditioning.
• Adhere to the trust’s values and behavioral expectations.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Experience in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
• Desirable: Recent experience as a registered nurse.

Physical Skills

• Assist patients with movement as per Trust policies.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
• Diploma in health-related studies or equivalent.
• Desirable: Degree in nursing or healthcare, mentorship certificate, or equivalent experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Competent in IT (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Knowledge of health and social care policies and evidence-based guidelines.
• Desirable: Venepuncture and cannulation skills.

Additional Requirements

This role is subject to DBS checks, sponsorship considerations, and UK registration requirements.