Registered Nurse

Overview

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 region's 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. As a result, an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, 1st level NMC registered adult band 5 Nurses to join our team in the new eye hospital.

We have several new posts which span our ophthalmology services which include our Retinal Outpatients unit, an 8 bedded inpatient ward, Day of Surgery Admission unit, Preadmission assessment unit and the Treatment and investigation unit. Allocation to these areas will be offered following a successful interview and discussion involving areas of interest and previous experience. So, if you share our vision for "excellence in all that we do", we'd love you to join us!

Core Duties Of The Role Are:

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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 race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. 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 offer our staff outstanding benefits including a Fitness Centre, libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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• Date posted: 15 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro-rata for part time hours)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: C9155-OPNM-0126-18
• Job locations:
  Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, SR2 9HP

Job responsibilities

Skills and 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.

Physical Skills

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
• Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Recent experience of working as a registered nurse.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS. Certificate of Sponsorship and UK registration requirements apply as described in the original job content.