South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

Please be aware this is for internal Employees only.

Band 7 until competencies are met then Band 8a

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Professional to work as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Band 8a across the Emergency Departments of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (B7 - if essential criteria not met/no evidence of level 7 study to PGdip/not completed yr 1 RCEM curriculum)

The EDs at STSFT have a well-established team of Lead ACPs, ACPs and ECPs (Band 8b to Band 6) across all areas of the ED. With this we can provide excellent supervision and development.

There is an ongoing work based educational and clinical supervision program. Successful applicants will be expected to follow the RCEM curriculum and engage with completion of the portfolio to credential with RCEM. You will be supported by a Consultant educational supervisor and there are requirements to engage in Masters level study to complete an MSc.

The post includes 6hrs per week non-clinical time in which you would be expected to engage in leadership, governance and self-development activities.

Contact details for job related candidate queries:

Amanda Hay - Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioneramanda.hay3@chsft.nhs.uk01915656256 ex 42084

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating patients presenting with a wide range of clinical conditions including medical, surgical and trauma cases. You will be required to provide decision support to a large team of medical and non-medical clinicians in an EM middle grade capacity. You will be required to provide flexible cover over a 24hr period and rotate between the main ED and UTC on both sites.

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

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£47,810 to £62,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-EUCNM-1225-40

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

What we can offer-

Weekly protected in-house teaching program aimed at the ACP tier.

Access to the RCEM eportfolio

Clinical education and supervision in practice

Support from a named ED Consultant and Lead ACP

Opportunities to progress across 4 pillars of advanced practice.

Opportunity to complete MSc studies.

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

Commitment to completion of MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Significant experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in the acute sector.

Evidence of practical experience across the 4 pillars of advanced practice

Non-Medical prescribing is required

We recommend arranging an informal visit to the department once invited to interview.

This post is subject to satisfactory CRB check at enhanced level

Contact details for job related candidate queries:

Amanda Hay - Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner amanda.hay3@chsft.nhs.uk 01915656256 ex 42084

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

What we can offer-

Weekly protected in-house teaching program aimed at the ACP tier.

Access to the RCEM eportfolio

Clinical education and supervision in practice

Support from a named ED Consultant and Lead ACP

Opportunities to progress across 4 pillars of advanced practice.

Opportunity to complete MSc studies.

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

Commitment to completion of MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

Significant experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in the acute sector.

Evidence of practical experience across the 4 pillars of advanced practice

Non-Medical prescribing is required

We recommend arranging an informal visit to the department once invited to interview.

This post is subject to satisfactory CRB check at enhanced level

Contact details for job related candidate queries:

Amanda Hay - Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner amanda.hay3@chsft.nhs.uk 01915656256 ex 42084

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Active professional registration with NMC or HCPC.
  • Degree in health-related subject.
  • MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant modules that meet 4 pillars of advanced practice.
  • Clinical skills qualification.
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification.
  • Practice Supervisor/Assessor of recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality.
  • Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision.
  • Knowledge or current NHS, professional and educational issues.
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management.
  • Knowledge of infection control issues.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Effective communication both written and verbal.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Evidence of MDT working.
  • Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
  • Ability to write reports for senior management.
  • Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines.
  • Able to use problem solving skills.
  • Time management skills able to prioritise.
  • Able to manage change both personally and in leading others.
  • Ability to motivate self and others.
  • Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
  • Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff.
  • Competent in the use of IT software packages.
  • Extensive portfolio of evidence to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making using the four pillars that underpin this practice: clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
  • Expert hand/eye co-ordination to facilitate and complete clinical procedures.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience in relevant clinical field.
  • Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice.
  • Experience of leading a team.
  • Evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
  • Audit and research experience.
  • Experience of change management.
  • Evidence of innovation in practice.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Active professional registration with NMC or HCPC.
  • Degree in health-related subject.
  • MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or relevant modules that meet 4 pillars of advanced practice.
  • Clinical skills qualification.
  • Non-medical prescribing qualification.
  • Practice Supervisor/Assessor of recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality.
  • Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision.
  • Knowledge or current NHS, professional and educational issues.
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management.
  • Knowledge of infection control issues.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Effective communication both written and verbal.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Evidence of MDT working.
  • Ability to develop protocols and guidelines.
  • Ability to write reports for senior management.
  • Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines.
  • Able to use problem solving skills.
  • Time management skills able to prioritise.
  • Able to manage change both personally and in leading others.
  • Ability to motivate self and others.
  • Diplomacy and negotiation skills.
  • Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff.
  • Competent in the use of IT software packages.
  • Extensive portfolio of evidence to demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making using the four pillars that underpin this practice: clinical practice, leadership, management, education and research.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
  • Expert hand/eye co-ordination to facilitate and complete clinical procedures.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience in relevant clinical field.
  • Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice.
  • Experience of leading a team.
  • Evidence of having facilitated learning in practice.
  • Audit and research experience.
  • Experience of change management.
  • Evidence of innovation in practice.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


Employer's website

https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Amanda Hay

amanda.hay3@nhs.net

01915656256

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£47,810 to £62,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-EUCNM-1225-40

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP


South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL


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