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Staff Nurse
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Job summary
There are many reasons to join our team atSunderland Eye Infirmary. Our plans for ourEye Hospital in Sunderland are taking shapeand will be our new home in 2026. The new eyehospital means Sunderland will remain home to the regions only dedicatedstandalone eye hospital. It will strengthen our excellent reputation across theNHS both regionally and nationally as a Centre of Excellence for Ophthalmologycare.
We never stay still when it comes to discovering new and bettertreatments. As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country, researchand using developing technology is a key part of our work. We encourageinnovation and research in everything we do. There is always something to getinvolved in. If you share our vision for'excellence in all that we do',we'd love you to join us!
Anopportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 staff nurse towork within the Cataract Treatment Centre. The role is interesting, varied andincludes duties and responsibilities across both theatre and outpatientsettings. In house training will begiven to achieve the competencies required for the role. The service ispresently Monday to Friday with variable shift patterns from 8.00am to 17.30.There are opportunities for development including pre-assessment and the roleof primary and scrub nurse. With the development of the new hospitalplanned for 2026, this poses an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
Within theCataract Treatment Centre, the Role of a Band 5 Staff Nurse is quite diverseand varied dealing with patients attending for Cataract Surgery. We currently have funding for a 37.5 hour postor two part time staff (minimum 22 hours). The role involves working acrossTheatre and Outpatients with many responsibilities and duties throughout thepatient journey. In house training willbe given and Competency based assessments undertaken to learn all aspects ofthe role including pre-assessment, Primary Nursing and Scrub nursing to name afew.
The CataractTreatment Centre currently covers a Monday-Friday service with usual shiftpatterns between the hours of 8am-5.30pm.
Goodcommunication and organisational skills are essential for this role and youwill be required to work as part of our Multi-disciplinary team to deliver ahigh standard of patient care in a fast paced environment.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
* To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective andcompassionate nursing care for patients designated to their care.
* To always work to the NMC Code.
* To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirementsof delegation.
* Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation ofthe ward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or Junior Sister / ChargeNurse.
* To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
* Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.
Physical Skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
Qualifications
* Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
* Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
* Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
* Able to work without supervision.
* Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
* Evidence of CPD.
* Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
* Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
* Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
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.
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year2025/26 pay award pending (£31,049-£37,796)
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