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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse (ICCU)

The closing date is 30 March 2026

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Job summary

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

An opportunity has arisen for flexible registered nurses to join our multi-disciplinary critical care team working across South Tyneside and Sunderland sites. You will be required to work as a named nurse for both high dependency (Level 2) and Intensive care (Level 3) patients. You will also be required to mentor students and junior staff with appropriate training.

Key Requirements: Registered Nurse with experience in critical care would be an advantage. This is not essential as we offer accredited in-house training, with an established nationally-recognised competency programme.

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week, but would consider part-time. Must be able to work day and night duty including public holidays and weekends.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to provide high-quality nursing care to both Level 3 and Level 2 patients within the Critical Care units at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust.

As a registered nurse you would act as a named nurse for both Level 2 & Level 3 ICCU patients and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care given. You would be expected to demonstrate proficiency and competence in the delivery of care to a critically-ill patient and be able to perform all aspects of critical care nursing including interpretation of some clinical data in an unsupervised capacity.

You would be required to complete the National Critical Care competency programme, steps 1-3 and complete the associated DOP assessments. A requirement of the role is to successfully complete a post-graduate education program at Level 6-7 equivalent to 60 CAT points.

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 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.

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro-rata for part-time (2026/27 pay award pending))

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-THNM-0326-23

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • 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.

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly-qualified.

Desirable

  • Degree in Nursing.
  • Clinical teaching experience.
  • Mentorship preparation.
  • Teaching qualification.

Other

Desirable

  • Please provide a contact telephone number.

Physical Skills

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

  • Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • 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.

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly-qualified.

Desirable

  • Degree in Nursing.
  • Clinical teaching experience.
  • Mentorship preparation.
  • Teaching qualification.

Other

Desirable

  • Please provide a contact telephone number.

Physical Skills

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Julie Sheriff

julie.sheriff2@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro-rata for part-time (2026/27 pay award pending))

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-THNM-0326-23

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL


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