Staff Nurse

There is the opportunity for secondment for internal staff (with manager authorisation)

A quality preceptorship package is provided from our clinical teams with the support our Clinical Educators.

The Children and Youn person Surgical Day unit (CYPSDU) is a busy ward responsible for caring for children requiring elective surgery pre and post operatively, the unit accepts patients from 14 specialities within the trust and also accommodates emergency admissions.

Registration with the NMC as a RSCN/Child Branch nurse is essential.

The successful candidate will be supported and trained using a competency based package.

The unit opening times are 7.30am -7pm Monday-Friday

Main duties of the job

We are a team committed to delivering and maintaining high quality patient care and are looking to attract nurses who share our goal. In return we will support on-going professional development by way of full preceptorship and provide opportunities for the individual to develop their clinical skills.

Applicants must demonstrate effective communication skills, be enthusiastic, well-motivated and share a commitment to team working.

Registration with the NMC as a RSCN/Child Branch nurse is essential.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.

Your Leadership Impact

Leading Your Team to Success

Service Improvement for Beginners

Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust values and behaviours

Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills

Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-TAC-8293353

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of government and Trust documents/policies in relation to Children's Nursing.
• Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC professional Code of Conduct
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
• Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration (child subpart)
• Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of utilising evidence-based practice.
• Experience of working within an acute or community setting.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of government and Trust documents/policies in relation to Children's Nursing.
• Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC professional Code of Conduct
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
• Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration (child subpart)
• Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of utilising evidence-based practice.
• Experience of working within an acute or community setting.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of government and Trust documents/policies in relation to Children's Nursing.
• Ability to work within the boundaries of the NMC professional Code of Conduct
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
• Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration (child subpart)
• Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of utilising evidence-based practice.
• Experience of working within an acute or community setting.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working.