Ad Hoc Registered Nurse

Prestige Nursing & Care; Gateshead, South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Ad Hoc shifts

Ongoing clinical training

Career progression opportunities

Mileage allowance for work travel

Blue Light Card eligibility

Workplace pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Prestige Nursing and Care Gateshead and South Tyneside is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RGN/RN Adult/RSCN) for Ad Hoc shifts in home and community settings. You will support adults and children with complex needs, conduct assessments, review care plans, and contribute to quality governance.

The role offers flexible shifts, ongoing training, and opportunities within a respected national provider. UK driving licence and independent working are essential.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration with PIN.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex health needs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessments and reviews.
• Supporting development and implementation of care plans.
• Conducting competency assessments and clinical observations.
• Delivering clinical training to care staff.
• Providing specialist nursing support for complex care clients.
• Ensuring safe medication management and clinical governance.
• Identifying and managing clinical risks.
• Supporting safeguarding and quality assurance processes.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external professionals.

Skills

Active NMC registration with PIN

2+ years post-registration nursing

Clinical assessment & risk management

Experience supporting complex health

Communication & documentation

Independent & multidisciplinary team

Full UK driving licence & vehicle

Job description

Join a Team Where Care is Made Better

Prestige Nursing and Care Gateshead and South Tyneside is seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses (RGN/RN Adult/RSCN) to join our growing team on an Ad Hoc basis. This flexible role is ideal for nurses looking to supplement their current employment, maintain work-life balance, or gain experience supporting individuals with complex health needs in their own homes and community settings.

About the Role

As an Ad Hoc Nurse, you will provide clinical support across a range of care packages, ensuring safe, person-centred care for both adults and children. You will work closely with care teams, clients, families, healthcare professionals, and our branch management team to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Responsibilities may include:

• Clinical assessments and reviews
• Supporting the development and implementation of care plans
• Conducting competency assessments and clinical observations
• Delivering clinical training to care staff
• Providing specialist nursing support for complex care clients
• Ensuring safe medication management and clinical governance
• Identifying and managing clinical risks
• Supporting safeguarding and quality assurance processes
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external professionals

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Active NMC registration with a valid PIN
• Minimum 2 years post-registration nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills
• Experience supporting individuals with complex health needs
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Community nursing experience
• Experience in complex care, tracheotomy, PEG feeding, ventilator care, epilepsy management, or similar specialist areas
• Teaching, mentoring, or competency assessment experience
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children

Why Join Prestige Nursing and Care?

• Flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work within a respected national care provider
• Supportive local management team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to people's lives
• Variety of clinical experiences across home care and community settings

What We Offer

• Flexible Ad Hoc shifts that fit around your existing commitments
• Opportunity to work with both adults and children in the community
• Ongoing clinical training and professional development
• Support from an experienced and approachable management team
• Access to a nationally recognised care provider with strong clinical governance
• Variety of assignments and complex care experience
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Workplace pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities within Prestige Nursing and Care Gateshead and South Tyneside
• Mileage allowance for work-related travel

Our Values

At Prestige Nursing and Care, we believe in:

• Care Made Better: Compassionate care for those we support and for each other.
• Quality Made Better: Delivering the highest standards of dignity, respect, and care.
• Life Made Better: Exceptional people providing exceptional care in the community.