Job summary
There are somany reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye from our fantastic staff,we have lots of exciting things going New Eye Hospital inSunderland is taking shape and will be our new home in 2026. The means Sunderland will remain home to the regionsonly dedicated standalone eye hospital. It will strengthen our excellentreputation across the NHS, both regionally and nationally as a centre ofexcellence for ophthalmology care.
As one of the few specialisteye hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a keypart of our work. We encourage innovation and research in everything we do. Ifyou share our vision for' excellence in all that we do', wed loveyou to join us!
An exciting opportunity has arisen atSunderland Eye Infirmary (SEI), for a Band 7 Registered Adult Nurse as an EyeEmergency Clinical Practitioner ( per week). This busy ophthalmic EmergencyDepartment offers a 24/7-day service where staff work on a rota basis to ensurethe needs of the service are met. The team ensures the delivery of a fast,high-quality service to patients attending ED with a variety of ophthalmicconditions. The successful candidate will need to have extensive postregistration clinical experience relevant to the role. We are also excited tooffer this position as a developmental post for the right candidate, this wouldbe as a trainee Clinical practitioner in a band 6 role until training is fullycompleted.
Main duties of the job
You will work as an autonomous practitioner, making clinical decisionsrelevant to patient care and treatment/management plan and will need to prioritise your workloadto ensure patients receive care within an appropriate time frame. You will alsoneed to be able to deal with conflict and challenging behaviour in a calmpractical manner.
It is expected that thepost holder will provide SEI senior nurse site cover when on duty in theabsence of the Matron and participate in the night duty on call rota and will work a variety of shiftpatterns and public holidays to ensure 24/7 service provision.
Thesuccessful candidate will have the exciting opportunity in the future to work in the purpose-built in the new state-of-the-art Sunderland Eye Hospitalsituated in Sunderland city centre which is expected to open in 2026.
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 8,300 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 description
Job responsibilities
1. To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service using effective evidence-based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
2. To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
6. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC code
7. To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
8. Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
9. 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.
10. To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation
11. To represent the service nationwide.
12. To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met.
13. To manage/lead nurse 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.
14. To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
15. To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
16. Experience of care delivery.
17. Experience of the specialism
18. Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
19. Evidence of innovation in practice.
20. Experience of change management.
21. Evidence of practice development.
22. Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
23. Awareness of national health and social care policy.
24. Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
25. Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
26. Clinical teaching experience.
27. Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
28. Able to work without supervision.
29. Competent in the use of IT packages.
30. Proven interpersonal skills.
31. Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
32. Project management skills.
33. Research skills
Physical Skills
Essential
34. Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
35. Able to travel access sites.
Qualifications
Essential
36. 1st Level Registered Nurse
37. Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
38. Mentorship certificate or Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
39. Clinical skills accreditation.
40. Non-medical prescribing or evidence of currently working towards.
Desirable
41. Leadership and Management course.
42. Qualification in specialty.