Job summary
The Children's Community Nursing Team has an exciting development opportunity for a Band 5 nurse to join our service part-time on a fixed-term contract or secondment (if supported by current line manager). We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Children's nurse who has an interest in gaining experience of the Children's Community Nursing Role.
The successful candidate would be required to travel around the city to a variety of settings so therefore a Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
- Interview Date Thursday 12 February 2026
- 15 Hours/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Candidates should have a passion to provide high quality care to children with complex health needs and their families into their own homes and to support them to access education. Candidates should be a good team player with effective organisational and time management skills, be able to work under pressure and with minimal supervision. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team are also fundamental to the post.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence.
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence.
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship
- oEvidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development
- oAwareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- oAwareness of role of Primary Health Care team
SKILLS
Essential
Desirable
- oRelevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oRelevant and recent clinical experience
- oMultidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- oPrevious experience in speciality
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- oDiploma / Degree in Nursing, or prepared to take degree level study
- oUK Driving licence
Desirable
- oCommunity Nurse prescribing
- oMentorship
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship
- oEvidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development
- oAwareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- oAwareness of role of Primary Health Care team
SKILLS
Essential
Desirable
- oRelevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oRelevant and recent clinical experience
- oMultidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- oPrevious experience in speciality
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- oDiploma / Degree in Nursing, or prepared to take degree level study
- oUK Driving licence
Desirable
- oCommunity Nurse prescribing
- oMentorship
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.
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.
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).
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