The closing date is 22 July 2026Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Professional to work as an Emergency Care Practitioner (Band 7) 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 (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 may also be asked to provide some supervision to more junior members of the team. 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. Emergency 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 jobWhat we can offer-
- An induction program for new staff
- Weekly protected in-house teaching program.
- Funded access to the RCEM eportfolio and eLearning
- Clinical Education in practice
- Support from a named consultant and ACP
- Opportunities to progress across 4 pillars of advanced practice.
Key requirements of applicants-
- To be a registered HCP (NMC/HCPC),
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree
- Successful completion of a university accredited clinical skills course
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in the acute sector.
- Willingness to maintain an advanced practice portfolio.
- Non-Medical prescribing is required
We recommend arranging an informal visit to the department once invited to interview.
We will accept applications from candidates who meet all the personal specifications, except prescribing qualification, so long as you have commenced or have a confirmed place on a prescribing course. If successful at interview you would be placed or remain on a Band 6 pay point until prescribing qualification is completed.
Contact details for job related candidate queries:Amanda Hay - Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner amanda.hay3@nhs.netAbout usPlease add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.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.DetailsDate posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9155-EUCNM-0726-16
Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kyall Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom and South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 0PL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description for full details- 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 specialist area are met.
- 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.
- To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
- To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing
Desirable- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
Physical SkillsEssential- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel access sites.
Skills & KnowledgeEssential- 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.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post
Desirable- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
ExperienceEssential- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism.
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kyall Road, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Amanda Hay, amanda.hay3@nhs.net, 01915656256
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
