Job summary
Working with NECTAR is an exciting opportunity for experienced staff nurses and ODP's. NECTAR work across the north east transporting patients to their care destinations. This work is varied and exciting, with many opportunities to advance skill sets in patient stabilisation and management of the acutely deteriorating patient. NECTAR provide services to the adult and paediatric population across the north east; therefore, practitioners are expected to adapt their practice to a wide range of patients from infants to elderly care. NECTAR work alongside IAS transporting people by road or by air, so practitioners need to be adaptable to a variety of environments.
NECTAR practitioners work as part of a multidisciplinary team caring for patients between different hospitals in the North East. They need excellent communication, quick thinking and ability to troubleshoot. They often work independently on practitioner led transfers, therefore their ability to assess the situation and respond timely is essential.
Successful applicants will be appointed at a Band 5 and progress to a Band 6 on completion of competencies within 18 months.
- Interview Date Thursday 14 May 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Work independently and within an MDT to deliver highly specialised care to adults and paediatric patients across the North East
- Draw from their previous experience to care for the patient and their demands including IV medication, supporting positive pressure ventilation, airway management, line management and other critical care experience
- Be confident in their assessment skills, able to recognise and escalate care as appropriate in the acutely deteriorating patient
- Be confident and clear in their communication, working remotely means this can often be challenging
- Comply with all Newcastle Trust legislation and NMC/HCPC code of conduct
- Adhere to guidelines and SOP's within NECTAR
- Document via eRecord and Kinseed
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5
This is a development post working under the supervision of an experienced transport practitioner and medical staff.
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for practitioner in charge in their absence.
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code/Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) Code.
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
Band 6
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines this role as a qualified nurse/Practitioner where the primary purpose is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
- Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 5
This is a development post working under the supervision of an experienced transport practitioner and medical staff.
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for practitioner in charge in their absence.
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code/Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) Code.
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
Band 6
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines this role as a qualified nurse/Practitioner where the primary purpose is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
- Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
- Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
- Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
- Contributes to training and education within specialist area.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
SKILLS
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication / interpersonal skills
- Effective record keeping
- Effective organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration, venepuncture
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent experience in children's intensive care/acute paediatrics
Desirable
- Previous experience in speciality
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Healthcare Professional
- Current NMC/HCPC Registration
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing/(completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Programme of study relevant to specialty
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
Desirable
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
SKILLS
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication / interpersonal skills
- Effective record keeping
- Effective organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration, venepuncture
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent experience in children's intensive care/acute paediatrics
Desirable
- Previous experience in speciality
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Healthcare Professional
- Current NMC/HCPC Registration
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing/(completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Programme of study relevant to specialty
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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