South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 20 May 2026
Are you looking for a new challenge that will develop your clinical and team‑working skills?
We want to recruit senior clinicians who can support and empower patients within the frailty agenda.
We are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic, self‑motivated senior nurse to join our Frailty Team based at Clarendon, Hebburn.
The role of the Nurse Practitioner is an essential part of the Frailty Team – working closely with GPs in the locality.
You will be responsible for patients living in the community who are identified as having moderate to severe frailty, multiple comorbidities, complex needs, or who are identified as high‑intensity service users.
There are considerable opportunities for innovation and job satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
As a Nurse Practitioner in the Community Frailty Team, you will have a great working knowledge of care of patients with frailty and complex health needs. You will work autonomously, be a dynamic, approachable and motivated leader and clinician and you will be responsible for ensuring high standards are maintained; you will have a desire for continual personal and service improvement.
Core working hours: 8‑30‑5pm Monday – Friday.
About us
We welcome all applications irrespective of 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 workforce’s health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
Job responsibilities
Nurse Practitioner – Part Time (30 Hours Per Week) or Full Time (37.5 Hours Per Week)
* To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence‑based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
* To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient‑centred care.
* To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
* To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
* To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
* To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
* To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
* Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
* Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
* To provide direct access for patients, either face‑to‑face or telephone consultation.
* To represent the service nationwide.
* To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
* May be required to manage/lead practitioner‑led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
* To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
* To comply with the Trust’s vision, values and behavioural compact.
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Person Specification
Experience
* Extensive post‑registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
* Experience of care delivery.
* Experience of the specialism.
* Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
* Evidence of innovation in practice.
* Evidence of change management.
* Evidence of practice development.
* Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (adult) or Allied Health Professional.
* Degree in nursing studies or a healthcare‑related subject (UK equivalent) or experience working at an equivalent level.
* Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience.
* Mentorship certificate / Practice Assessor training or Clinical skills accreditation.
* Non‑medical prescribing or on the pathway.
* Leadership and Management course.
* Qualification in specialty.
Skills and Knowledge
* Awareness of national health and social care policy.
* Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
* Thorough understanding of expanded roles / professional practice issues.
* Clinical teaching experience.
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
* Able to work without supervision.
* Competent in the use of IT packages.
* Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Physical skills
* Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and…
* Valid driving licence and access to a care vehicle to be able to travel across the patch.
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
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (Pro Rata if part time)
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