Nurse Practitioner

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Band 7 Surgical Nurse Practitioner to enhance patient experiences within its renowned Cardiothoracic Surgical team. The role requires strong communication, time management skills, and the ability to balance clinical and managerial responsibilities. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership and innovation while providing high-quality care. Opportunities for flexible working may be available, and the position involves significant collaboration with medical teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse with competencies to progress to Band 7.
• Experience in Surgical teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care to patients in coordination with the medical team.
• Lead and support innovative developments within the team to enhance patient experience.
• Balance clinical and managerial responsibilities.
• Demonstrate flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 7 Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Band 6 with competencies required to progress to a Band 7 following successful completion of approximately 15 months within the Cardiothoracic Surgical team. This team has an excellent reputation for their specialist services, established for 25 years. The team cover two pre- and post-operative surgical wards and a pre-admission clinic on a rotation. The post holder will need to be an excellent communicator and a role model for junior members of the wider team. You will need to balance the clinical and non-clinical aspects of the role; well-developed prioritisation and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Clerking, assessing and providing high quality clinical care to patients regionally and nationally whilst working alongside the medical team to make decisions on patient pathways.
• Contribute to strategic aspects of the role, bring new ideas to the table, support and lead innovative developments within the team and the wider unit to enhance the patient experience.
• Provide strong visible leadership to the nursing and support teams; undertake clinical and managerial work within the team under the supervision of the Team Lead.
• Balance clinical and non-clinical responsibilities with well-developed prioritisation and time management skills.
• Flexible working arrangements may be accommodated where possible to suit service needs and patient care.

Location/Sites

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites

Additional information

Interview date: 22 October 2025