Autonomous Urgent-Care Nurse Practitioner

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Ashington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an autonomous Nurse Practitioner to provide urgent care across NPC Wellway sites (Morpeth, Pegswood, Lynemouth, Newbiggin). The post involves assessment, diagnosis, planning and delivering high-quality care up to discharge or referral.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, lead on audits, support staff, and help shape a compassionate, inclusive leadership culture while managing HR responsibilities and contributing to business

Qualifications

• Autonomous urgent care delivery within an extended nurse practitioner role.
• Commitment to evidence-based care and local/national policies.
• Experience in audits and staff education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous urgent care to patients at NPC Wellway sites.
• Assess, diagnose, plan and implement high-quality care up to discharge or referral.
• Audit compliance and support department management.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to business planning.
• Demonstrate compassionate, inclusive leadership to foster teamwork across teams/departments.

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an autonomous Nurse Practitioner to provide urgent care across NPC Wellway sites (Morpeth, Pegswood, Lynemouth, Newbiggin). The post involves assessment, diagnosis, planning and delivering high-quality care up to discharge or referral.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, lead on audits, support staff, and help shape a compassionate, inclusive leadership culture while managing HR responsibilities and contributing to business