South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Practitioner
The closing date is 26 May 2025
There are many reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Aside from our fantastic staff, we have lots of exciting developments. Our new Eye Hospital in Sunderland is taking shape and will be our new home in 2026. Sunderland will remain the region's only dedicated standalone eye hospital, strengthening our reputation across the NHS as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.
As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country, research and developing technology are key parts of our work. We encourage innovation and research in everything we do. If you share our vision for 'excellence in all that we do', we'd love you to join us!
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sunderland Eye Infirmary (SEI) for a Band 7 Registered Adult Nurse as an Eye Emergency Clinical Practitioner (37.5 hours per week). This busy ophthalmic Emergency Department offers a 24/7 service where staff work on a rota basis to meet service needs. The team ensures the delivery of a fast, high-quality service to patients attending ED with various ophthalmic conditions. The successful candidate will need extensive post-registration clinical experience in Ophthalmology. We also offer this position as a developmental post for the right candidate, as a trainee Clinical Practitioner in a Band 6 role until training is fully completed.
Main duties of the job
You will work as an autonomous practitioner, making clinical decisions relevant to patient care and treatment/management plans, prioritising your workload to ensure timely care. You will need to handle conflict and challenging behaviour calmly and practically.
The post holder will provide SEI senior nurse site cover in the absence of the Matron and participate in the night on-call rota. You will work various shift patterns and public holidays to ensure 24/7 service provision.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in the new state-of-the-art Sunderland Eye Hospital opening in 2026.
About us
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One Team One Trust - We are committed to putting people first, providing accessible services, and fostering a culture of research, innovation, and equality. We promote respect, fairness, and civility, supporting a compassionate working environment.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups. We prioritize the health and wellbeing of our staff and offer high-quality education, training, career progression, flexible working, and support services such as a Fitness Centre, libraries, chaplaincy, and childcare support. The Trust will not accept applications that are AI generated.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
* Coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service using evidence-based practice aligned with national standards for patient safety.
* Contribute to multidisciplinary, patient-centred care organization.
* Plan and deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care within dedicated pathways, working autonomously within the specialty.
* Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and staff on assessment, management, and care.
* Continuously improve clinical care standards within the clinical governance framework.
* Exercise accountability as per the NMC code.
* Communicate effectively internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
* Educate and train clinical staff across the Trust.
* Offer direct patient access via face-to-face or telephone consultations.
* Represent the service nationally.
* Ensure standards and targets for the specialist area are met.
* Lead nurse-led clinics, review patients, and optimize complex treatments, hospital discharges, and preventable admissions.
* Undertake relevant research.
* Adhere to the trust's vision, values, and behavioral standards.
Person Specification
Experience
* Care delivery experience.
* Specialism experience.
* Leadership/support experience with junior staff.
* Innovation in practice.
* Change management experience.
* Practice development evidence.
* Care coordination experience.
Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of health and social care policies.
* Best practice knowledge in the field.
* Understanding of expanded roles and professional issues.
* Clinical teaching skills.
* Ability to handle complex, sensitive information with persuasive, motivational, and empathetic skills.
* Ability to work independently.
* IT competency.
* Proven clinical practice competence.
Physical Skills
* Assist patients with movement per Trust policies.
* Access to travel between sites.
Qualifications
* First Level Registered Nurse.
* Degree in nursing or relevant clinical field.
* Mentorship or Practice Assessor certification or equivalent experience.
* Clinical skills accreditation.
* Non-medical prescribing or working towards it.
* Leadership and management training.
* Specialty qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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