Registered Nurse jobs in Grande-Bretagne

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 January 2026

The Steps to Health service in Sunderland provide an innovative and dynamic approach to individuals who are at risk or who have developed a long‑term condition and would benefit from exercise and rehabilitation to keep them well. Education complements a programme of rehabilitation to provide knowledge and support enabling patients to make healthy choices and self‑care.

We would like to invite applications for a Registered Nurse to join our team where you will play a key role working with specialists supporting assessments of patients referred to the service and initiating a plan of care.

You will be directly involved in education and in the delivery of exercise classes which can be face to face or virtual.

You will be / have:

• Registered Nurse.
• 1st Degree in Nursing / working towards.
• Experience of working with patient/clients with a Long‑Term Condition.
• Knowledge and skills in using motivational interviewing and behaviour changes techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience of /able to demonstrate ability to educate patients.

• Participate in delivering training and education programmes to patient/clients specific to their diagnosis.
• Support patient/clients to develop self‑care strategies and signpost to relevant agencies as required.
• Support the specialist nursing/therapy team by completing identified intervention and review to enable effective clinical management of a defined Long‑Term Condition.
• Caseload management and participation in clinical audit.
• Multi‑disciplinary team working.

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 Coordinator 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.

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.
• Undertake comprehensive holistic assessment of patients in both planned and unplanned situations, be able to prioritise clinical need, initiating investigations, determine a differential diagnosis and implement a plan of care reflecting evidence based guidance.
• 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 team in the absence of a senior nurse.
• To comply with the trust’s vision, values and behavioural compact.

• Registered Nurse / current NMC Registration.
• Degree in nursing or working towards a degree.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
• Degree in nursing studies or health care related subject (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training (PEAP) or demonstrable equivalent experience.

• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Able to work without supervision.
• Effective organisational and planning skills to prioritise work to meet deadlines and manage own workload.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teaching / presentation skills.
• Able to prioritise.
• Able to manage conflict.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Team player.
• Act as a role model.
• Able to challenge poor practice.
• Capable of making judgements without supervision where appropriate.
• Engaging of others.
• Resilient.
• Personal integrity.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills relevant to the post.
• Remain calm under pressure, even when dealing with challenging situations.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope with conflicting demands.
• IT literate – competent in the application of Microsoft Office packages, Word, Excel, Outlook, EMIS and PowerPoint.
• Awareness of long term conditions.

• Recent experience working as a registered nurse in an acute / community setting.
• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse within the community setting.

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
• Trained in moving and handling procedures.

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