Staff Nurse
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 are looking for a flexible and enthusiastic individual who wants to join the existing multi-disciplinary team within the Central Locality Inpatient Service based at the Bamburgh Clinic, St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth.
We currently have a vacancy for a Band 5 staff nurse on Fellside ward, Bamburgh Clinic, St Nicholas Hospital. Fellside ward is 18 bedded male acute admission ward based at St Nicholas Hospital Gosforth.
Inpatient services provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and care to patients experiencing acute mental health problems.
You will join a dynamic and committed nursing team; all wards within the service offer comprehensive induction, preceptorship and clinical supervision.
We are seeking a confident and assertive individual who is keen to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care and service development.
You should have an interest in working within a busy and challenging environment and will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, patient centred approach to care.
Applicants must have current NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to organise and manage the process of nursing, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to service users with learning disabilities and mental and physical health needs.
To provide the highest possible standard of professional, skilled and effective nursing care and to work within a multidisciplinary approach to provide high quality person centred 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 21^st April 2026Closing date : 5^th May 2026
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria- Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
- Continued professional development
- Therapy Based Training qualification
- Qualification to Degree level
- ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
- Student Assessor /Mentor
- Post registration clinical experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
- Clinical Supervision
- Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
- Care Co-ordination
- Safeguarding
- Carer needs
- PMVA
- Risk management and Health and Safety legislation
- Mental health legislation
- NMC standards and professional accountability
- Clinical Audit
- Patient information system(RIO)
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria- Good interpersonal and Communication
- Collaborative working
- Time Management
- Risk Assessment/ Management
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Leadership
- Presentation
- Debriefing skills.
- Change Management
- Conflict resolution
- Multi-Disciplinary and interagency working
- Resource management
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.