Job summary
We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Practitioners (Prescribing) to join our bank. In return you will can offer you:
Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
Paid annual leave
NHS pension scheme
A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
Option to block-book shifts in a set period
SMS notifications of shift availability
Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
Free uniform, where applicable
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
Main duties of the job
There are bank assignments all around the Trust, including our community settings in Haltwhistle, Berwick, Alnwick, Morpeth, Rothbury, Blyth as well as our main hospitals in Hexham, Ashington, North Tyneside and Cramlington. We have a range of shifts 7 days per week including day shifts, earlies, lates, twilight, nights and weekends. With bank you can pick and choose which shifts suit you.
The role is to provide high standards of care to patients accessing our services. You will need to:
Embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.
Provide clinical expertise and practice autonomously in the absence of medical cover.
Provide skilled and knowledgeable care and advice to patients and their carers.
Complete assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of direct care to patients.
Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Engage with external agencies to provide a high quality service for patients from disease, and their carers.
Contribute to the development of high quality services within Northumbria Healthcare.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?
Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Nurse practitioner. Rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recognised nationally for providing some of the very best services.
As a Bank Nurse Practitioner you will already be a senior experienced clinician ideally with ensuring that patients across Northumberland and North Tyneside experience the highest quality of care in hospital, in the community and at home. Extensive surgical, orthopaedic , medial or emergency care knowledge, and a high level of clinical skill. You will be a motivated team player who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
You will be part of a team of people who will be instrumental in developing and delivering our plans moving forward and will contribute positively to the development of the patient pathways for our patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Nurse practitioner. Rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recognised nationally for providing some of the very best services.
As a Bank Nurse Practitioner you will already be a senior experienced clinician ideally with ensuring that patients across Northumberland and North Tyneside experience the highest quality of care in hospital, in the community and at home. Extensive surgical, orthopaedic , medial or emergency care knowledge, and a high level of clinical skill. You will be a motivated team player who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
You will be part of a team of people who will be instrumental in developing and delivering our plans moving forward and will contribute positively to the development of the patient pathways for our patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Diploma/ Degree in nursing/ health studies
- Post Graduate qualification
- Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification
- Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- Specialist area qualifications
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescriber
- Relevant training related to specialist area
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial experience as trainee nurse practitioner.
- Worked within specialty area
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of extended skills - history taking and assessment.
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Diploma/ Degree in nursing/ health studies
- Post Graduate qualification
- Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification
- Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- Specialist area qualifications
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescriber
- Relevant training related to specialist area
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial experience as trainee nurse practitioner.
- Worked within specialty area
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of extended skills - history taking and assessment.
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
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).
