Staff Nurse
The closing date is 14 July 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic qualified Band 5 Staff Nurse (Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses) to work within the Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation inpatient service on Ward 1, Walkergate Park.
The service supports individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury, who present with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems, and who may be exhibiting challenging behaviour which prevents the individual engaging in other specialist rehab environments. We aim to provide a secure, structured and low stimulation environment that is suitable for people who require assessment and/ or rehabilitation.
Successful applicants must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. Applicants should have an interest in working within Neurological care in a challenging but rewarding environment.
You will work in a highly supportive team and will be encouraged to access training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
They act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, and needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
They provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence based nursing care.
They are actively involved in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.
They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.
They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes
They contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students.
They contribute to staff appraisals and support personal development plans.
They safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines.
They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity,
About us
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.
On commencement, you will receive a robust induction to our service, service specific training to equip you in the role you have applied for, as well as mandatory training including PMVA and ILS.
You will be well supported by the Team through regular Clinical and Managerial supervision, reflective practice and team debriefs, yearly appraisals to support both your personal and professional development.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo standard NHS pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.
Details
Date posted
30 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG25-040-EW-B
Job locations
Walkergate Park Hospital
Benfield Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 4QD
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Walkergate Park Hospital
Benfield Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 4QD
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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