Staff Nurse

Cumbria,-Northumberland,-Tyne-and-Wear-Nhs-Foundation-Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease cars

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Season tickets for travel

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) invites applications for a Staff Nurse (Band 5) at St Nicholas Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.

You will join a 24/7 inpatient adult acute ward, contribute to evidence-based care, assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, and support learning within a multidisciplinary team.

This permanent full-time role offers flexible shift patterns, opportunities for development and a supportive workplace within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Therapy-based training qualification required.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent validated qualification.
• Post-registration clinical experience in nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in partnership with patients and carers.
• Coordinate care within multidisciplinary teams in a 24-hour inpatient service.
• Support Nursing Assistants, students and junior staff for learning and development.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, recovery-focused care in a busy ward.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Therapy Based Training qualification

Degree-level qualification

ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent

Post-registration clinical experience

Job description

Main area Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Day and Night shift pattern 24/7 working) Job ref 263-ICG26-062-AD

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Nicholas Hospital Town Newcastle upon Tyne Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/09/2026 23:59

Staff Nurse

Band 5

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join Lamesley Ward, our female adult acute inpatient ward based at Bamburgh Clinic, St Nicholas Hospital, part of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team dedicated to promoting recovery and achieving positive outcomes for patients.

As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based care, working collaboratively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and deliver individualised care plans. You will support patients through periods of acute mental ill health, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and recovery remain at the centre of care delivery.

You will need to be able to work calmly and effectively in challenging situations, make sound clinical decisions, and respond positively to changing service demands while maintaining a compassionate and recovery-focused approach. The role also involves supporting Nursing Assistants, students, and newly qualified staff, contributing to a positive learning and professional development culture within the ward team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred, evidence-based care within the inpatient service. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is committed to providing safe, effective, and recovery-focused care to individuals with complex mental and physical health needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in partnership with patients, carers, and other professionals. They will contribute to the development of personalised care plans, risk assessments, and interventions that promote recovery, wellbeing, and positive patient outcomes.

The role involves coordinating and delivering clinical care, ensuring high standards of nursing practice are maintained at all times. The post holder will provide support and guidance to Nursing Assistants, students, and less experienced staff, acting as a positive role model and contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a 24-hour inpatient service. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across a full shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service and ensure the continued delivery of safe and effective patient care.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

In return, we offer a dynamic and rewarding working environment with opportunities for learning, development, and career progression. This role is based within a 24-hour service, and the successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across a full shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, in order to meet the needs of the service and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality care at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27 th August 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• Therapy Based Training qualification
• Qualification to Degree level
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
• Post registration clinical experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
• Clinical Supervision
• Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding
• PMVA
• Risk management and Health and Safety legislation
• Mental health legislation
• NMC standards and professional accountability
• Clinical Audit

Skills and Competencies

• Good interpersonal and Communication skills
• Collaborative working
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Presentation
• Debriefing
• Change Management

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.