South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse

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Job summary

1-P/T 18 hours per week- Permanent

1-F/T-37.5 hours-Fixed Term till 31.08.26

There are so many reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Aside from our fantastic staff, we have lots of exciting things going on. Our plans for our Eye Hospital in Sunderland are taking shape and will be our new home in Spring 2026.

The new hospital means Sunderland will remain home to the regions only dedicated standalone eye hospital. It will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, both regionally and nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care. We also never stay still when it comes to discovering new and better treatments. As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a key part of our work. We encourage innovation and research in everything we do. There is always something to get involved in. If you share our vision for 'excellence in all that we do', wed love you to join us!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a flexible and highly motivated band 5 Registered nurse to join our team at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. We are based in a busy outpatients department covering a variety of specialties within Ophthalmology, supporting the team to provide high quality patient care.

The department offers a Monday to Friday service with shifts from 0800 to 1800 and we also cover outreach clinics at Durham treatment centre.

In house training will be given to achieve CBAs required for this role.

The successful candidate needs to be highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliableand have a desire to work in Ophthalmology. Previous experience in Ophthalmology desirable but not essential.

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 8,600 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.

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year PRO RATA FOR PART TIME HOURS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9155-GSNM-0525-49

Job locations

Sunderland Eye Infirmary

Queen Alexandra Road

Sunderland

SR2 9HP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description for Full details

To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionatenursing care for to their care.

To always work to the NMC Code

To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements ofdelegation

Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of theward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description for Full details

To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionatenursing care for to their care.

To always work to the NMC Code

To supervise non-registered staff as stipulated by the NMC under the requirements ofdelegation

Provide effective leadership and assist with the management and organisation of theward/department in the absence of the Ward manager or Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.

Desirable

Degree in Nursing.
Clinical Teaching experience.
Mentorship preparation.
Teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
Evidence of CPD.
Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.

Desirable

Degree in Nursing.
Clinical Teaching experience.
Mentorship preparation.
Teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.

Desirable

Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
Evidence of CPD.
Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation competency.

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.