Emergency Clinical Practitioner

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 January 2026

An 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 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 programme for staff.

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. They may also be asked to provide some supervision to more junior members of the team. They 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 programme. Successful applicants will be expected to follow the RCEM curriculum and actively engage with completion of the portfolio.

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.

• An induction programme for new staff
• Weekly protected in‑house teaching programme
• Funded access to the RCEM e‑portfolio and eLearning
• Clinical education in practice
• Support from an named consultant and ACP
• Opportunities to progress across 4 pillars of advanced practice

• 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.

This post is subject to satisfactory CRB check at enhanced level.

Amanda Hay – Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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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 people’s 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 workforce 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 Coordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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