Junior Emergency Clinical Practitioner
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust · Advanced Nurse Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£39,959–£48,117 a year
- Closing date
- 26 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 2d ago
- Specialism
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5723572
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Job summary
Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Professional (NMC/HPCP registered) to work as a Junior Emergency Clinical Practitioner (Band 6) across the Emergency Departments of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
The Emergency Departments at STSFT have a well-established team of Lead ACPs, ACPs and ECPs and Junior ECPs (Spanning across Band 8b to Band 6) working across all areas of the ED. With this we can provide an excellent supervision and development program for staff.
The successful applicant will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating patients presenting with a wide range of clinical conditions which will include medical, surgical and trauma cases. You will be required to provide flexible cover over a 24-hour period. The post will be rotational between the main ED and UTC on both sites.
The individual should be intent on delivering a high-quality service within the ED. Acute Care experience is essential however educational opportunities are available to develop skills and knowledge. There is an ongoing work based educational and clinical supervision program. Successful applicants will be expected to follow the RCEM curriculum and actively engage with completion of the portfolio.
Main duties of the job
What we can offer-
An induction program for new staff
Weekly protected in-house teaching program.
Funded access to the RCEM e-portfolio
Clinical Education in practice
Support from a named ACP/Consultant
Opportunities to progress across 4 pillars of advanced practice.
Key requirements of applicants-
To be a registered HCP (NMC/HCPC),
Successful completion or working towards an undergraduate degree
Successful completion of or undertaking a university accredited clinical skills course
Experience of working in the acute sector
Willingness to maintain an advanced practice portfolio.
We recommend arranging an informal visit to the department once invited to interview.
This post is subject to satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level
Contact details for job related candidate queries:
Amanda Hay - Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9155-EUCNM-1126-29
Job locations
Sunderland Royal Hospital & South Tyneside Hospital
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 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.
- 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 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 specialist area are met.
- 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 trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLE
Job responsibilities
- 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 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.
- 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 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 specialist area are met.
- 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 trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLE
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 26 Nov 2026.
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